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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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:*Code to support some very old [[Web browser|web browsers]] is being removed. This could cause issues in those browsers. ({{phab|T277803}})

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==welcome to [[WP:HIST]]==
Hi there. I am the Lead Coordinator for [[WP:HIST|WikiProject History]]. I would like to thank you for joining the WikiProject. If you wish, could you please go back to the list of participants, and revise your listing there, by adding your signature? You can revise the date in your signature, to display the date that you actually joined.

Also, if you wish, could you please tell me which historical eras, or other historical topics that you are interested in? we would like to empower individual members, by enabling them to identify specific areas of interest.

if you wish to help out, you can do so any time, by interacting on the project's [[WP:T-HIST|main talk page]]; you can comment simply to let us know what you've been up to, or you can join one of the existing discussion posts there. And lastly, please feel free to add our userbox to your user page, if you haven't done so already. by adding this text: <nowiki>{{User WikiProject History}}</nowiki>

thanks for joining! please feel free to write any time. please ping me if you reply, by typing this text: <nowiki> {{ping|sm8900}} </nowiki> thanks! --[[User:Sm8900|Sm8900]] ([[User talk:Sm8900|talk]]) 14:26, 6 April 2021 (UTC)

:Thanks for the welcome {{u|sm8900}}. Sorry about the missing sig - fixed it now. I'm not a historian by any stretch, but I've always been a bit of a history buff. From a Wikipedia perspective, I'd say my primary interest is in the Atlantic world broadly, the circum-Caribbean world more narrowly, and the history of Trinidad and Tobago in particular. Colonisation, imperialism, and post-colonial history intrigue me, as does the interplay between plant collecting and systematics, and exploration. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 14:35, 6 April 2021 (UTC)
::hi Guettarda. ok, that's terrific. no worries, re the signature; actually I just revised the page to request that data. as far as your topics of interest, that sounds great. you are welcome to join any task forces you may wish, to reflect your interests; or to set up any new ones, if you wish. it is great to have you there. looking forward to sharing ideas, as time goes on. thanks! --[[User:Sm8900|Sm8900]] ([[User talk:Sm8900|talk]]) 14:38, 6 April 2021 (UTC)
:::say, I just checked your user page,. I had not realized before that you have been here for so long. or that you are an admin as well. you are welcome indeed!! please feel free to share any ideas that you have, at any time.
:::by the way, since you are an admin, could you please go to [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Council#Members_and_participants|this section]] at the talk page for WikiProject Council, and add a note under my last note there, indicating that you have joined [[WP:HIST]]? you can also note your own length of service here, and your current active role as an admin. someone there had claimed that the WikiProject is dead, so I would like to let them know that obviously, rumors of our demise "are greatly exaggerated," to quote Mark Twain. I appreciate it. thanks!! --[[User:Sm8900|Sm8900]] ([[User talk:Sm8900|talk]]) 14:44, 6 April 2021 (UTC)

== Apologies ==

Just want to apologize because you were trying to get through to me in the debate on Carlton Mack and I wasn't listening. To be honest, trying to clean up Wikipedia and randomly patrol pages can be a little tricky because sometimes editors come out of the woodwork to debate how famous the topic is and it's a keep, etc. Anyways, if I make a mistake, I'm happy to correct it. In this case, I did make a mistake, and you were right, and I've withdrawn the nom. Thanks for taking the time and providing feedback. [[User:Megtetg34|Megtetg34]] ([[User talk:Megtetg34|talk]]) 01:57, 14 April 2021 (UTC)

:{{re|Megtetg34}} Thanks for the note. I appreciate it. Don't worry about it - people disagree over policy interpretations. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 14:47, 14 April 2021 (UTC)

== Your [[WP:Good articles|GA]] nomination of [[Port of Spain Gazette]] ==
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article [[Port of Spain Gazette]] you nominated for [[WP:GA|GA]]-status according to the [[WP:WIAGA|criteria]]. [[File:Time2wait.svg|20px]] This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. <!-- Template:GANotice --> <small>Message delivered by [[User:Legobot|Legobot]], on behalf of [[User:Willbb234|Willbb234]]</small> -- [[User:Willbb234|Willbb234]] ([[User talk:Willbb234|talk]]) 22:21, 14 April 2021 (UTC)

==DYK for Joachim Philip==
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}}<!-- Template:UpdatedDYK --> [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]) 00:02, 15 April 2021 (UTC)

== Your [[WP:Good articles|GA]] nomination of [[Port of Spain Gazette]] ==
The article [[Port of Spain Gazette]] you nominated as a [[Wikipedia:Good article nominations|good article]] has passed [[File:Symbol support vote.svg|20px]]; see [[Talk:Port of Spain Gazette]] for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a '''bold link''' under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can [[Template_talk:Did_you_know#To_nominate_an_article|nominate it]] within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility.<!-- Template:GANotice result=pass --> <small>Message delivered by [[User:Legobot|Legobot]], on behalf of [[User:Willbb234|Willbb234]]</small> -- [[User:Willbb234|Willbb234]] ([[User talk:Willbb234|talk]]) 11:41, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

==DYK for Isaac Hope==
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== TT Field Naturalists' Club ==

I found some article PDFs that you may find interesting: [[User:Joofjoof|Joofjoof]] ([[User talk:Joofjoof|talk]]) 21:44, 28 April 2021 (UTC)
</br>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200319202847/https://ttfnc.org/livingworld/index.php/lwj/article/download/379/366 1960 -1980, Twenty one years of growth]
</br>[http://ttfnc.org/library/Address_Ian_Lambie_108th_Anniversary_TTFNC.pdf 108th Anniversary address by Ian Lambie]
:{{re|Joofjoof}} - nice! Thanks very much - [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 00:04, 29 April 2021 (UTC)

== WikiCup 2021 May newsletter ==

The second round of the 2021 WikiCup has now finished; it was a high-scoring round and contestants needed 61 points to advance to Round 3. There were some impressive efforts in the round, with the top eight contestants all scoring more than 400 points. A large number of the points came from the 12 featured articles and the 110 good articles achieved in total by contestants, as well as the 216 good article reviews they performed; the GAN backlog drive and the stay-at-home imperative during the COVID-19 pandemic may have been partially responsible for these impressive figures.

Our top scorers in Round 2 were:

*{{flagicon|BWA}} [[User:The Rambling Man|The Rambling Man]], with 2963 points from three featured articles, 20 featured article reviews, 37 good articles, 73 good article reviews, as well as 22 DYKs.
*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]], with 1718 points from one featured article, 29 good articles, 16 DYKs and plenty of bonus points.
*{{flagicon|Republic of Venice|wartime}} [[User:Bloom6132|Bloom6132]], with 990 points from 13 DYKs and 64 "In the news" items, mostly recent deaths.
*[[File:Bennington Flag.svg|22px]] [[User:Hog Farm|Hog Farm]], with 834 points from two featured articles, five good articles, 14 featured article reviews and 15 good article reviews.
*[[File:Standard of Oliver Cromwell (1653–1659).svg|22px|England]] [[User:Gog the Mild|Gog the Mild]], with 524 points from two featured articles and four featured article reviews.
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]], with 501 points from one featured article, three good articles, six featured article reviews and 25 good article reviews.
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*[[File:Flag of the United Nations.svg|22px]] [[User:Ktin|Ktin]], with 436 points from four good articles, seven DYKs and 11 "In the news" items.

Please remember that DYKs cannot be claimed until they have appeared on the main page. As we enter the third round, any content promoted after the end of Round 2 but before the start of Round 3 can be claimed now, and anything you forgot to claim in Round 2 cannot! Remember too, that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them (except for at the end of each round, when you must claim them before the cut-off date/time). When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]]. Judges: [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]) and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 10:27, 2 May 2021 (UTC)
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==RfC on racial hereditarianism at the R&I talk-page==

An RfC at [[Talk:Race and intelligence]] revisits the question, considered last year at [[WP:FTN]], of whether or not the theory that a genetic link exists between race and intelligence is a fringe theory. This RfC supercedes the recent RfC on this topic at [[WP:RSN]] that was closed as improperly formulated.

Your participation is welcome. Thank you. [[User:NightHeron|NightHeron]] ([[User talk:NightHeron|talk]]) 22:40, 3 May 2021 (UTC)
==Concern regarding [[Draft:Agatha Bacelar]]==
[[File:Information.svg|25px|alt=Information icon]] Hello, Guettarda. This is a bot-delivered message letting you know that [[Draft:Agatha Bacelar]], a page you created, has not been edited in at least 5 months. Draft space is not an indefinite storage location for content that is not appropriate for [[WP:MAINSPACE|article space]].

If your submission is not edited soon, it could be nominated for deletion under [[WP:G13|CSD G13]]. If you would like to attempt to save it, you will need to improve it. You may request [[WP:USERFY|userfication]] of the content if it meets requirements.

If the deletion has already occured, instructions on how you may be able to retrieve it are available [[WP:REFUND/G13|here]].

Thank you for your submission to Wikipedia. [[User:FireflyBot|FireflyBot]] ([[User talk:FireflyBot|talk]]) 10:02, 7 May 2021 (UTC)

== Administrators' newsletter – May 2021 ==

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

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:*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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== ITN recognition for [[Courtenay Bartholomew]] ==

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== [[Elizabeth Higginbotham]] ==

Why do you [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AElizabeth_Higginbotham&type=revision&diff=1022996944&oldid=1022996894 think she's dead]? [[User:PamD|<span style="color: green">'''''Pam'''''</span>]][[User talk:PamD|<span style="color: brown">'''''D'''''</span>]] 10:35, 14 May 2021 (UTC)
:It's a check-box on the [[User:Evad37/rater|Rater]] tool that I didn't check. I find that element of the interface confusing, and I usually check after using it to make sure I did it right, but I forgot to check. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 12:47, 14 May 2021 (UTC)

== Civic Voice ==

I've reverted your decline of the speedy deletion request at [[Civic Voice]]; the redirect is impeding the publication of an article with that name. The fact that the phrase is used, emboldened or not, in another article is material. <span class="vcard"><span class="fn">[[User:Pigsonthewing|Andy Mabbett]]</span> (<span class="nickname">Pigsonthewing</span>); [[User talk:Pigsonthewing|Talk to Andy]]; [[Special:Contributions/Pigsonthewing|Andy's edits]]</span> 10:45, 14 May 2021 (UTC)
:Oh, sorry, I must have misread the tag. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 12:43, 14 May 2021 (UTC)
==Promotion of [[National Union of Freedom Fighters]]==
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== Four Award ==

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At 15 years, 11 months and 2 days from creation to FA promotion, this is truly impressive. Skimming the records list, this seems to be easily the longest-spanning Four Award, beating out {{U|Casliber}}'s nearly-13-year-long [[Rock parrot]]. Congratulations! — [[User:Bilorv|Bilorv]] ('''[[User talk:Bilorv|<span style="color:purple">talk</span>]]''') 00:23, 17 May 2021 (UTC)

:Thanks {{u|Bilorv}}! I'm proud to be the tardiest of getting things done :) [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 00:54, 17 May 2021 (UTC)
::As well you should be. I've had a read through of the article and it's well worth the 15-year wait—very interesting topic. — [[User:Bilorv|Bilorv]] ('''[[User talk:Bilorv|<span style="color:purple">talk</span>]]''') 01:14, 17 May 2021 (UTC)

==Request for peer review help ==
Hi Guettarda. I hope you are doing well and staying safe during these times! Apologize to bother and posting a random request. I have just started to work on a stub ([[Fontainea_venosa|Fontainea Venosa]])and had added some sections. I am trying my best to get the article to B class hopefully. Knowing your expertise, I would love if you can help me to review and left a comment on what I can do to improve my edits. I hope that this is okay, but no pressure if you are busy. That is completely fine and understandable :)
Hope to hear from you soon. The article is [[Fontainea_venosa|Fontainea Venosa]]

Thank you so much :) [[User:Sparklingkull|Sparklingkull]] ([[User talk:Sparklingkull|talk]]) 02:45, 18 May 2021 (UTC)
==[[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|Speedy deletion]] nomination of [[:Category:1961 disestablishments in Trinidad and Tobago]]==
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A tag has been placed on [[:Category:1961 disestablishments in Trinidad and Tobago]] indicating that it is currently empty, and is not a [[:Category:Disambiguation categories|disambiguation category]], a [[:Category:Wikipedia soft redirected categories|category redirect]], a [[:Category:Wikipedia featured topics categories|featured topics category]], under discussion at [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion|Categories for discussion]], or a project category that by its nature may become empty on occasion. If it remains empty for seven days or more, it may be deleted under [[WP:CSD#C1|section C1 of the criteria for speedy deletion]].

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason you may '''contest the nomination''' by [[:Category:1961 disestablishments in Trinidad and Tobago|visiting the page]] and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself. <!-- Template:Db-catempty-notice --> <!-- Template:Db-csd-notice-custom --> <span style="font-family:Papyrus; color:#800080;">[[User:Liz|'''''L'''''iz]]</span> <sup style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #006400;">[[Special:Contributions/Liz|'''''Read!''''']] [[User talk:Liz|'''''Talk!''''']]</sup> 13:40, 21 May 2021 (UTC)

:{{re|Liz}} thanks. I should have checked to see if there was anything else in that cat. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 14:16, 21 May 2021 (UTC)

== Imperial Napoleonic Triple Crown ==

[[File:Napoleonictriplecrown crop.jpg|center|thumb|I'm very pleased to present the '''[[WP:Triple Crown|Imperial Napoleonic Triple Crown]] Jewels''' to {{u|Guettarda}}, for your work on "Did you know?" and the good and featured article processes! — [[User:Bilorv|Bilorv]] ('''[[User talk:Bilorv|<span style="color:purple">talk</span>]]''') 23:57, 22 May 2021 (UTC)]]
Congrats on the Triple Crown(s)! You might be interested in a userbox I made, <code><nowiki>{{User crown|Napoleonic}}</nowiki></code>: {{User crown|Napoleonic}} {{clear}}
— [[User:Bilorv|Bilorv]] ('''[[User talk:Bilorv|<span style="color:purple">talk</span>]]''') 23:57, 22 May 2021 (UTC)
:Thanks so much {{u|Bilorv}}. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 00:02, 23 May 2021 (UTC)

== Censorship of Violence, Call to Violence, Terrorism, Criminal Activity ==

'''Guettarda: Why are you censoring calls to violence, and history of violence, factual and true references in published, high-grade media sources, for your own biases? This is wrong. You will be addressed and given consequences for your false, biased censorship creating Lies by Omission. Potentially you may be found liable if/when the aforesaid party commits egregious violence against other citizens again. False Censorships will be posted to domestic terrorism government agencies for attempted False Censorship, Fabrication of False Evidence, et al.''' <!-- Template:Unsigned --><span class="autosigned" style="font-size:85%;">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Iqacquire|Iqacquire]] ([[User talk:Iqacquire#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Iqacquire|contribs]]) 03:23, 23 May 2021 (UTC)</span> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

:OK. Thanks for the information. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 14:37, 23 May 2021 (UTC)
:: Coolest reaction ever to blather. I need to remember that. :) Cheers, [[User talk:Grueslayer|<span style="text-shadow: .2em .2em .2em #c5C3e3; font-family: Georgia; font-variant: small-caps; color: black">Grueslayer</span>]] 08:28, 24 May 2021 (UTC)

== Hello ==

Is this how I contact you? you undid my part on the pseudoscience page I can edit the mistakes I made in writing but I also did cite sources the problem is I do not yet know how to do that right I find it confusing but I know it will be pretty simple once I know how do I link for example a number to a part in the references? the citation was there but it wasn't linked properly.

:{{re|Brecht Corbeel}} There's a help page at [[Help:Footnotes]] that explains the basics of referencing. The main problem though was that you added a comment to the text. Wikipedia articles are suppose to summarise what reliable sources say, not add commentary from Wikipedians like me or you. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 12:49, 4 June 2021 (UTC)

== Administrators' newsletter – June 2021 ==

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:*[[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]].
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:*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]].

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== [[National Union of Freedom Fighters]] scheduled for TFA ==

This is to let you know that the [[National Union of Freedom Fighters]] article has been scheduled as [[WP:TFA|today's featured article]] for July 12, 2021. Please check the article needs no amendments. If you're interested in editing the main page text, you're welcome to do so at [[Wikipedia:Today's featured article/July 12, 2021]], but note that a coordinator will trim the lead to around 1000 characters anyway, so you aren't obliged to do so.

For Featured Articles promoted recently, there will be an existing blurb linked from the FAC talk page, which is likely to be transferred to the TFA page by a coordinator at some point.

It would be nice to have an image for this, but I can't see anything obvious that's free-to-use. If you think of something, the new format for TFA images is
<nowiki>{{Main page image/TFA|image= |caption= <!-- if caption is the same as the title of article use only |title= --> }}</nowiki>
We suggest that you watchlist [[Wikipedia:Main Page/Errors]] from the day before this appears on Main Page. Thanks! [[User:Jimfbleak|<b style="font-family:Lucida;color:red">Jimfbleak</b>]] - [[User talk:Jimfbleak|<span style="font-family:arial;color:green"><i>talk to me?</i></span>]] 14:36, 12 June 2021 (UTC)
:Thanks so much {{u|Jimfbleak}}. I will look for something that might be usable as an image, but I can't say I have too much hope. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 15:03, 12 June 2021 (UTC)

Thank you today for the article "about a revolutionary group in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1970s. Because most of their leadership was killed, their story was largely untold until after 2000. When I created this article in 2005 the two sentence summary was all I knew, and almost all the attention they received in most sources."! --[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] ([[User talk:Gerda Arendt|talk]]) 08:43, 12 July 2021 (UTC)

==Your draft article, [[User:Guettarda/Race]]==
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Hello, Guettarda. It has been over six months since you last edited the [[WP:AFC|Articles for Creation]] submission or [[WP:Drafts|Draft]] page you started, "[[User:Guettarda/Race|Race]]".

In accordance with our policy that Wikipedia is not for the indefinite hosting of material deemed unsuitable for the encyclopedia [[WP:mainspace|mainspace]], the draft has been nominated for deletion. If you plan on working on it further, or editing it to address the issues raised if it was declined, simply {{edit|User:Guettarda/Race|edit the submission}} and remove the {{tlc|db-afc}}, {{tlc|db-draft}}, or {{tlc|db-g13}} code.

If your submission has already been deleted by the time you get there, and you wish to retrieve it, you can request its undeletion by following the instructions at [[WP:REFUND/G13|this link]]. An administrator will, in most cases, restore the submission so you can continue to work on it.

Thank you for your submission to Wikipedia! <!-- Template:Db-draft-notice --><!-- Template:Db-csd-notice-custom --> [[User:SWinxy|SWinxy]] ([[User talk:SWinxy|talk]]) 03:33, 13 June 2021 (UTC)

:{{ping|SWinxy|Liz}} - can one of you explain to me how G13 applies here? The article was in userspace, not draftspace, it had never been submitted to AFC, and had no placeholder text. It's trivial for me to restore this, but my understanding was that we specifically did ''not'' speedy-delete subpages of active editors. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 04:14, 13 June 2021 (UTC)
::Honestly, this feels incredibly shitty. Even though I know I can undelete the content myself, it feels really shitty and invasive. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 04:16, 13 June 2021 (UTC)
:::Oh fuck. I'm really sorry. Yeah it is shitty to do this. The reason you got into this was because the {{tl|userspace draft}} template was on your subpage. All I was trying to do was to help clear out [[:Category:Stale_userspace_drafts|stale drafts]], and I read [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Abandoned_Drafts#Stale_userspace_drafts|this page]] and thought that tagging G13 would be okay. I didn't read [[WP:STALE]], which would have stopped me dead before I did ''anything''. {{u|Liz}} (or any other admin reading this), please revert all my edits from the past 24 hours. I'm really sorry that this was so intrusive. I didn't mean it to be that way. I'm sorry. [[User:SWinxy|SWinxy]] ([[User talk:SWinxy|talk]]) 04:53, 13 June 2021 (UTC)
::::My apologies, Guettarda. I work with a lot of stale drafts and our regular CSD G13 taggers are very accurate. I should have not taken this tagging for granted. I'm sorry for making you feel shitty. I'll double check everything that might have been inadvertently deleted. <span style="font-family:Papyrus; color:#800080;">[[User:Liz|'''''L'''''iz]]</span> <sup style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #006400;">[[Special:Contributions/Liz|'''''Read!''''']] [[User talk:Liz|'''''Talk!''''']]</sup> 05:28, 13 June 2021 (UTC)
:::::{{ping|SWinxy|Liz}} Thanks so much for your response. I'm fine, but I'm worried about someone who felt more tentative in their position here. I know clearing backlogs can get tedious, I appreciate both of your work on this. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 20:46, 14 June 2021 (UTC)
::::::Thanks for being understanding. I was really freaking out feeling that I had done something quite wrong to someone, and I really mean no harm :(. I'll stay far away from non-talk-userspace pages for a while. Was it the notion of deleting the subject matter in particular that worried you? I don't really know what you mean by {{tq|I'm worried about someone who felt more tentative in their position here}}. [[User:SWinxy|SWinxy]] ([[User talk:SWinxy|talk]]) 21:03, 14 June 2021 (UTC)
:::::::{{re|SWinxy}} there are lots of people who feel like they don't really belong here, like they really aren't members of the club. I work with new editors in my day job, and so many of them feel like they need permission from "Wikipedia" to actually participate. There are other people, more experienced ones, who feel like they've been ganged up on by the community - like the person you uses their admin tools for the first time in a decade and discovers the norms have changed and get dragged to ANI.
:::::::Don't feel badly about it - there are so many rules, and we often have to break them to discover some part of them even exists. I apologise for over-reacting. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 22:57, 14 June 2021 (UTC)
::::::::Thanks for apologizing. I'm relieved you accept my apology too. :) [[User:SWinxy|SWinxy]] ([[User talk:SWinxy|talk]]) 05:44, 20 June 2021 (UTC)
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== GAN Backlog Drive - July 2021 ==

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== WikiCup 2021 July newsletter ==

The third round of the 2021 WikiCup has now come to an end. Each of the sixteen contestants who made it into the fourth round had at least 294 points, and our top six scorers all had over 600 points. They were:

*{{flagicon|BWA}} [[User:The Rambling Man|The Rambling Man]], with 1825 points from 3 featured articles, 44 featured article reviews, 14 good articles, 30 good article reviews and 10 DYKs. In addition, he completed a 34-article good topic on the [[EFL Championship play-offs]].
*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]], a New York specialist, with 1083 points from 2 featured article reviews, 18 good articles, 30 DYKs and plenty of bonus points.
*{{flagicon|Republic of Venice|wartime}} [[User:Bloom6132|Bloom6132]], with 869 points from 11 DYKs, all with bonus points, and 54 "In the news" items, mostly covering people who had recently died.
*[[File:Standard of Oliver Cromwell (1653–1659).svg|22px|England]] [[User:Gog the Mild|Gog the Mild]], with 817 points from 3 featured articles on historic battles in Europe, 5 featured article reviews and 3 good articles.
*[[File:Bennington Flag.svg|22px]] [[User:Hog Farm|Hog Farm]], with 659 points from 2 featured articles and 2 good articles on American Civil War battles, 18 featured article reviews, 2 good articles, 6 good article reviews and 4 DYKs.
*[[File:ICS Zulu.svg|20px|Zulu (International Code of Signals)]] [[User:BennyOnTheLoose|BennyOnTheLoose]], a snooker specialist and new to the Cup, with 647 points from a featured article, 2 featured article reviews, 6 good articles, 6 good article reviews and 3 DYKs.

In round three, contestants achieved 19 featured articles, 7 featured lists, 106 featured article reviews, 72 good articles, 1 good topic, 62 good article reviews, 165 DYKs and 96 ITN items. We enter the fourth round with scores reset to zero; any content promoted after the end of round 3 but before the start of round 4 can be claimed in round 4. Please also remember that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them (one contestant in round 3 lost out because of this). When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]]. Judges: [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]) and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]) [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 09:29, 2 July 2021 (UTC)
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== Administrators' newsletter – July 2021 ==

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:*[[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.
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:*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]].

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:*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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:*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.

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:*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}})

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:*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]].

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:*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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== Wikiproject Military history coordinator election nominations open ==

Nominations for the upcoming project coordinator election are now open. A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Academy/Becoming a coordinator|here]]. If you are interested in running, please sign up '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2021|here]]''' by 23:59 UTC on 14 September! Voting doesn't commence until 15 September. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators|coord team]]. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 01:58, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2021 September newsletter ==

The fourth round of the competition has finished with over 500 points being required to qualify for the final round. It was a hotly competitive round with two contestants, {{flagicon|BWA}} [[User:The Rambling Man|The Rambling Man]] and {{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]], each scoring over 3000 points, and six contestants scoring over 1000. All but one of the finalists achieved one or more FAs during the round, the exception being {{flagicon|Republic of Venice|wartime}} [[User: Bloom6132|Bloom6132]] who demonstrated that 61 "in the news" items produces an impressive number of points. Other contestants who made it to the final are [[File:Standard of Oliver Cromwell (1653–1659).svg|22px]] [[User:Gog the Mild|Gog the Mild]], {{flagicon|ENG}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]], [[File:ICS Zulu.svg|20px|Zulu (International Code of Signals)]] [[User:BennyOnTheLoose|BennyOnTheLoose]], {{flagicon|Rwanda}} [[User:Amakuru|Amakuru]] and [[File:Bennington Flag.svg|22px]] [[User:Hog Farm|Hog Farm]]. However, all their points are now swept away and everyone starts afresh in the final round.

Round 4 saw the achievement of 18 featured articles and 157 good articles. [[File:Wandbild Portrait George Floyd von Eme Street Art im Mauerpark (Berlin).jpg|22px|George Floyd mural]] [[User:Bilorv|Bilorv]] scored for a 25-article good topic on [[Black Mirror]] but narrowly missed out on qualifying for the final round. There was enthusiasm for FARs, with 89 being performed, and there were 63 GARs and around 100 DYKs during the round. As we start round 5, we say goodbye to the eight competitors who didn't quite make it to the final round; thank you for the useful contributions you have made to the Cup and Wikipedia, and we hope you will join us again next year. For other contestants, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 4 but before the start of round 5 can be claimed in round 5. Remember too that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them.

If you are concerned that your nomination, whether it be for a good article, a featured process, or anything else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]]. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 13:01, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
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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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:*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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== Wikiproject Military history coordinator election nomination period closing soon ==

Nominations for the upcoming project coordinator election are still open, but not for long. A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Academy/Becoming a coordinator|here]]. If you are interested in running, '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2021|please sign up here]]''' by 23:59 UTC on 14 September! No further nominations will be accepted after that time. Voting will commence on 15 September. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators|current coord team]]. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 02:43, 10 September 2021 (UTC)
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Hey y'all, voting for the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2021|2021 Wikiproject Military history coordinator tranche]] is now open. This is a simple approval vote; only "support" votes should be made. Project members should vote for any candidates they support by 23:59 (UTC) on 28 September 2021. Voting will be conducted at [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2021|the 2021 tranche page itself]]. Appropriate questions for the candidates can also be asked. Thanks, [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 04:39, 15 September 2021 (UTC)
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== Books & Bytes – Issue 46 ==

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== Welcome to the Months of African Cinema Global Contest! ==

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Greetings!

[[Wikipedia:WikiProject AfroCine|The AfroCine Project]] core team is happy to inform you that the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject AfroCine/Months of African Cinema|Months of African Cinema]] Contest is happening again this year in October and November. We invite Wikipedians all over the world to join in improving content related to African cinema on Wikipedia!

Please [[Wikipedia:WikiProject AfroCine/Months of African Cinema#Participants|list your username under the participants’ section]] of the contest page to indicate your interest in participating in this contest. The term "African" in the context of this contest, includes people of African descent from all over the world, which includes the diaspora and the Caribbean.

The following prizes would be recognized at the end of the contest:

*'''''Overall winner'''''
**1st - $500
**2nd - $200
**3rd - $100
*'''''Diversity winner''''' - $100
*'''''Gender-gap fillers''''' - $100
*'''''Language Winners''''' - up to $100*

Also look out for local prizes from affiliates in your countries or communities! For further information about the contest, the prizes and how to participate, please visit the contest page [[Wikipedia:WikiProject AfroCine/Months of African Cinema|here]]. For further inquiries, please leave comments on the contest talkpage or on the main project talkpage. We look forward to your participation.--[[User:Jamie Tubers|Jamie Tubers]] ([[User talk:Jamie Tubers#top|talk]]) 23:20, 30th September 2021 (UTC)}}

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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-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-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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== Administrators' newsletter – November 2021 ==

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

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:[[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]]

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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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== Plagiarism question ==

Thank you for identifying and deleting a recent edit one of my students did on an [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism|article]] that was flagged for copyright violation. I sometimes see edits that appear to be plagiarism though do not know how to confirm this or even be alerted to this being the case so I can take steps to remove and continue educating on avoiding this problem. Are there tools to help automate identifying copyright violation that can be used, even in my own editing? I would welcome adding additional help to my editing and teaching toolbox. Thank you again. --- [[User:FULBERT|FULBERT]] ([[User talk:FULBERT|talk]]) 11:39, 2 November 2021 (UTC)
: You can use this tool: https://copyvios.toolforge.org/ [[User:Hardyplants|Hardyplants]] ([[User talk:Hardyplants|talk]]) 11:53, 2 November 2021 (UTC)
::{{re|FULBERT}} Being a very lazy admin, I only clean up copyvios that land in my lap (or rather, my email) via the Wiki Education Dashboard reports. They are based on reports from [[User:EranBot]]'s [https://copypatrol.toolforge.org/en CopyPatrol] reports (but screened for student usernames). Unfortunately, they only work for mainspace and (I think) draftspace. The tool Hardyplants linked to, Earwig's tool, is does a pretty good job too. Unlike EranBot, which only looks at new edits, Earwig's tool can be used for any page.
::Beyond that, style and tone are often good indicators. In this case, there was a line break in the text that was the kind you get when you copy and paste from a pdf. From the perspective of my own editing, [[Wikipedia:Close paraphrasing]] was enlightening - and a bit disturbing, because I didn't even know close paraphrasing was a thing (or a problem) until that point. It's rather old now, but this editorial is still the best pieces of writing I've come across on copyvios in Wikipedia: [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/September 2010/Editorials]] (and its precursor [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/August 2010/Editorials]]). [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 13:26, 2 November 2021 (UTC)

== Charter ==

Sorry to see the results. You would've been good for it. &mdash; <samp>[[User:Rhododendrites|<span style="font-size:90%;letter-spacing:1px;text-shadow:0px -1px 0px Indigo;">Rhododendrites</span>]] <sup style="font-size:80%;">[[User_talk:Rhododendrites|talk]]</sup></samp> \\ 13:19, 2 November 2021 (UTC)
:Thanks {{u|Rhododendrites}}. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 13:27, 2 November 2021 (UTC)

== WikiCup 2021 November newsletter ==

The WikiCup is over for another year and the finalists can relax! Our '''Champion''' this year is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|The Rambling Man}}, who amassed over 5000 points in the final round, achieving 8 featured articles and almost 500 reviews. It was a very competitive round; seven of the finalists achieved over 1000 points in the round (enough to win the 2019 contest), and three scored over 3000 (enough to win the 2020 event). Our 2021 finalists and their scores were:

#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|The Rambling Man}} with 5072 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|Lee Vilenski}} with 3276 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|Amakuru}} with 3197 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|Epicgenius}} with 1611 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|Gog the Mild}} with 1571 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|BennyOnTheLoose}} with 1420 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|Hog Farm}} with 1043 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|Bloom6132}} with 528 points

All those who reached the final round will win awards. The following special awards will be made based on high performance in particular areas of content creation and review. Awards will be handed out in the next few days.

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|The Rambling Man}} wins the featured article prize, for 8 FAs in round 5.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|Lee Vilenski}} wins the featured list prize, for 3 FLs in round 5.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|Gog the Mild}} wins the featured topic prize, for 13 articles in a featured topic in round 5.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|Epicgenius}} wins the good article prize, for 63 GAs in round 4.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|The Rambling Man}} wins the good topic prize, for 86 articles in good topics in round 5.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|The Rambling Man}} wins the reviewer prize, for 68 FAC reviews and 213 GAN reviews, both in round 5.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|Epicgenius}} wins the DYK prize, for 30 did you know articles in round 3 and 105 overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant12|Bloom6132}} wins the ITN prize, for 71 in the news articles in round 1 and 284 overall.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's WikiCup, whether they made it to the final round or not, and particular congratulations to the newcomers to the WikiCup, some of whom did very well. Wikipedia has benefitted greatly from the quality creations, expansions and improvements made, and the numerous reviews performed. Thanks to all who have taken part and helped out with the competition, not forgetting [[User:Jarry1250]], who runs the scoring bot.

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== The Months of African Cinema Contest Continues in November! ==

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It is already past the middle of the contest and we are really excited about the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject AfroCine/Months of African Cinema|Months of African Contest 2021]] achievements so far! We want to extend our sincere gratitude for the time and energy you have invested. If you have not yet participated in the contest, it is not too late to do it. Please [[Wikipedia:WikiProject AfroCine/Months of African Cinema#Participants|list your username as a participant]] on the contest’s main page.

Please remember to list the articles you have improved or created on the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject AfroCine/Months of African Cinema#Article achievements|article achievements]]' section of the contest page so they can be tracked. In order to win prizes, be sure to also list your article in the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject AfroCine/Months of African Cinema/Users By Articles|users by articles]]. Please note that your articles must be present in '''''both''''' the article achievement section on the main contest page, as well as on the Users By Articles page for you to qualify for a prize.

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== Welcome to the 2022 WikiCup! ==

Happy New Year and Happy New WikiCup! The 2022 competition has just begun and all article creators, expanders, improvers and reviewers are welcome to take part. Even if you are a novice editor you should be able to advance to at least the second round, improving your editing skills as you go. If you have already signed up, your submissions page can be found '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup|here]]'''. If you have not yet signed up, you can '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2022 signups|add your name here]]''' and the judges will set up your submissions page. Any questions on the rules or on anything else should be directed to one of the judges, or posted to the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup|WikiCup talk page]]. Signups will close at the end of January, and the first round will end on 26 February; the 64 highest scorers at that time will move on to round 2. The judges for the WikiCup this year are: {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}} and {{User4|Cwmhiraeth}}. Good luck! [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 14:36, 5 January 2022 (UTC)
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==DYK for Kenny J==
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==DYK for Winsford Devine==
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==DYK for Mighty Bomber==
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==MOS at Queen of T&T==
[[MOS:JOBTITLES]] says to capitalise..."when a title is used to refer to a specific person as a substitute for their name during their time in office, e.g., the Queen, not the queen (referring to Elizabeth II)". <span style="font-family:'Linux Libertine','Georgia','Times',serif">'''[[User:Peter Ormond|<span style="color:#113680"> Peter Ormond </span>]][[User talk:Peter Ormond|<span style="background:#d9cc6c; color:white; padding:2px;">&#128172;</span>]]'''</span> 17:13, 30 January 2022 (UTC)

:Yes, but that's not the case here. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 17:30, 30 January 2022 (UTC)
::In the article, at many places the phrase "the queen" is specific to Elizabeth II and should be capitalised per the MOS. <span style="font-family:'Linux Libertine','Georgia','Times',serif">'''[[User:Peter Ormond|<span style="color:#113680"> Peter Ormond </span>]][[User talk:Peter Ormond|<span style="background:#d9cc6c; color:white; padding:2px;">&#128172;</span>]]'''</span> 17:36, 30 January 2022 (UTC)
:::Please use the article talk page. That's what it's for. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 17:36, 30 January 2022 (UTC)

== Books & Bytes – Issue 48 ==

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

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:[[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]]
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:*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'''
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== "I wish there was a way to switch that on automatically for all new editors" ==

Concerning some comments you made [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2022-01-30/Special report|here]]. If the idea is to mass-rollout my script to student accounts enrolled in WikiEd programs... there might be a way

*An admin with [[Wikipedia:Interface administrators]] rights could get the list of students.
**If the interface admin is affiliated with the WikiEd program, then they could handle everything themselves.
**If the interface admin is not affiliated with the WikiEd program, they would need to be provided the list of students and then once provided with list, either handle everything themselves.
*That admin could then either go through the list manually to enable the [[WP:UPSD]] script, or run an [[WP:ADMINBOT]] to automatically enable the script, on those student accounts.


You could also create a small 'New student guide' (or amend an existing one) and have each student do a couple of things after setting their accounts to get access to common tools and scripts like [[WP:UPSD]], but also useful things like [[WP:Citation expander|the citation expander]] (with a possible nudge to read [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2022-08-01/Tips and tricks]]).

&#32;<span style="font-variant:small-caps; whitespace:nowrap;">[[User:Headbomb|Headbomb]] {[[User talk:Headbomb|t]] · [[Special:Contributions/Headbomb|c]] · [[WP:PHYS|p]] · [[WP:WBOOKS|b]]}</span> 15:53, 15 February 2022 (UTC)

:{{re|Headbomb}} Thanks so much for this! [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 00:53, 17 February 2022 (UTC)

==DYK for Charles William Warner==
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== WikiProject Tree of Life Newsletter – 018 ==


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{{icon|FA}} [[Black-and-yellow broadbill]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FA}} [[Papuan mountain pigeon]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FL}} [[List of leporids]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Algerian nuthatch]] by {{noping|2001:4455:364:A800:C13C:8A64:1CEF:F186}}, reviewed by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Jungle bush quail]] by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Lycorma imperialis]]'' by {{noping|Etriusus}}, reviewed by {{noping|Ealdgyth}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Harry Allan]] by {{noping|Dracophyllum}}, reviewed by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Banded bullfrog]] by {{noping|DanCherek}}, reviewed by {{noping|GhostRiver}}
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{{icon|FAC}} [[Queen angelfish]] by {{noping|LittleJerry}}<br />
{{icon|FAC}} [[Red panda]] by {{noping|LittleJerry}} and {{noping|BhagyaMani}}<br />
{{icon|FLC}} [[List of lagomorphs]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Corsican nuthatch]] by {{noping|2001:4455:364:A800:39A6:A5D8:C903:5E1D}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Firefly]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Mountain pigeon]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Bonacynodon]]'' by {{noping|Trilletrollet}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Golden eagle]] by {{noping|Vaco98}}
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* A competitive first round of the Wikicup ends, with eight TOL editors moving into the second round: {{noping|AryKun}}, {{noping|GhostRiver}}, {{noping|Ealdgyth}}, {{noping|Wretchskull}}, {{noping|Charlesjsharp}}, {{noping|Dracophyllum}}, {{noping|Guettarda}}, and {{noping|Casliber}}.

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{{main page image/DYK|image=Sheringham Park 1.JPG|caption=[[Rhododendron]]s at [[Sheringham Park]]}}<br />
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* ... that '''[[Ozzie (gorilla)|Ozzie]]''' was the first gorilla to take his own [[blood pressure]] voluntarily? (February 1)
* ... that the [[Philotes sonorensis|Sonoran blue]] butterfly uses '''[[Dudleya cymosa subsp. pumila|''Dudleya cymosa'' subsp. ''pumila'']]''' ''(pictured)'' as a [[Larval food plants of Lepidoptera|larval foodplant]] and hummingbirds feed on its [[nectar]]? (February 2)
* ... that the '''[[spotted lanternfly]]''' has been used in [[traditional Chinese medicine]] to treat swelling since the 1100s? (February 2)
* ... that all '''[[Golden Retriever]]s''' ''(example pictured)'' descend from a golden-coloured [[Flat-coated Retriever]] named Nous and a [[Tweed Water Spaniel]] named Belle? (February 4)
* ... that '''''[[Fagus langevinii]]''''' is considered to be the oldest extinct species of beech tree? (February 5)
* ... that the '''[[white-headed fruit dove]]''' (''Ptilinopus eugeniae'') was named after [[Eugénie de Montijo]], Empress of the French? (February 5)
* ... that '''[[Melibe colemani|Coleman's melibe]]''' is said to look like a "string of snot in the water"? (February 6)
* ... that '''''[[Mini ature]]''''' is the largest frog in [[Mini (frog)|its genus]]? (February 7)
* ... that the New Zealand [[Plecoptera|stonefly]] '''''[[Stenoperla prasina]]''''' was the five millionth specimen digitised by the [[Natural History Museum, London|Natural History Museum]] in London? (February 8)
* ... that '''[[Wallace's fruit dove]]''' has been described as being one of the most beautiful [[fruit dove]]s? (February 9)
* ... that the '''[[woodland garden]]''' ''(example pictured)'', "colourfully planted with exotic shrubs and herbaceous plants, dominated English horticulture from 1910 to 1960"? (February 17)
* ... that '''[[Sea rewilding|seas are being rewilded]]''' with [[seagrass]] ''(example pictured)''? (February 17)
* ... that '''''[[Potamophylax coronavirus]]'''''{{'s}} range has been described as a battlefield between scientists and hydropower plant management? (February 23)
* ... that the genus '''''[[Xochiquetzallia]]''''' was named after the [[Xōchiquetzal|Aztec goddess of flowers]]? (February 26)
* ... that despite being nicknamed a "lanternbug", '''''[[Lycorma imperialis]]''''' does not actually emit any light? (February 28)
* ... that although it is a [[bird of prey]], the '''[[white-fronted falconet]]''' is only 14 to 17&nbsp;cm (5.5 to 6.7&nbsp;in) long and mainly feeds on insects? (February 28)

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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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:*[[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.

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:*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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== WikiCup 2022 March newsletter ==

And so ends the first round of the [[Wikipedia:WikiCup|WikiCup]]. Last year anyone who scored more than zero points moved on to Round 2, but this was not the case this year, and a score of 13 or more was required to proceed. The top scorers in Round 1 were:

*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]], a finalist last year, who led the field with 1906 points, gained from 32 GAs and 19 DYKs, all on the topic of New York buildings.
*{{flagicon|Christmas Island}} [[User:AryKun|AryKun]], new to the contest, was second with 1588 points, having achieved 2 FAs, 11 GAs and various other submissions, mostly on the subject of birds.
*{{flagicon|Kingdom of Scotland|old}} [[User:Bloom6132|Bloom6132]], a WikiCup veteran, was in third place with 682 points, garnered from 51 In the news items and several DYKs.
*{{flagicon|Philadelphia}} [[User:GhostRiver|GhostRiver]] was close behind with 679 points, gained from achieving 12 GAs, mostly on ice hockey players, and 35 GARs.
*{{flagicon|United Nations}} [[User:Kavyansh.Singh|Kavyansh.Singh]] was in fifth place with 551 points, with an FA, a FL, and many reviews.
*[[File:Flag of Provo, Utah (1989–2015).svg|23px|link=Flag of Provo, Utah]] [[User:SounderBruce|SounderBruce]] was next with 454 points, gained from an FA and various other submissions, mostly on United States highways.
*{{flagicon|United Nations}} [[User:Ktin|Ktin]], another WikiCup veteran, was in seventh place with 412 points, mostly gained from In the news items.

These contestants, like all the others who qualified for Round 2, now have to start scoring points again from scratch. Between them, contestants completed reviews of a large number of good articles as the contest ran concurrently with a GAN backlog drive. Well done all! To qualify for Round 3, contestants will need to finish Round 2 among the top thirty-two participants.

Remember that any content promoted after the end of Round 1 but before the start of Round 2 can be claimed in Round 2. Anything that should have been claimed for in Round 1 is no longer eligible for points. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]].

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== Books & Bytes – Issue 49 ==

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== Help ==

Don't really love reaching out to admins directly, but {{IPvandal|2A02:587:C23D:F500:4DC:1A21:EEA:118C}} is an LTA, [[WP:LTA/WKHF]]. They seem to be traveling Greece, as this IP and their last one geolocates to there. Urgent block needed as they are section blanking. [[:User:Wizzito|<span style="color: hotpink; text-decoration: inherit;">wizzito</span>]] &#124; [[:User talk:Wizzito|<span style="color: navyc; text-decoration: inherit;">say hello!</span>]] 06:01, 26 March 2022 (UTC)
::Note that the /32 is pblocked. Perhaps a temporary /32 block is needed? [[:User:Wizzito|<span style="color: hotpink; text-decoration: inherit;">wizzito</span>]] &#124; [[:User talk:Wizzito|<span style="color: navyc; text-decoration: inherit;">say hello!</span>]] 06:01, 26 March 2022 (UTC)
:::The /32 has been blocked. Sorry for my panicking - this was pretty urgent as they were section blanking though. [[:User:Wizzito|<span style="color: hotpink; text-decoration: inherit;">wizzito</span>]] &#124; [[:User talk:Wizzito|<span style="color: navyc; text-decoration: inherit;">say hello!</span>]] 06:18, 26 March 2022 (UTC)
::::@[[User:Wizzito|Wizzito]] Sorry I was asleep when this went down. I quite happy with people reaching out to me directly, but I'm probably not the best person for range blocks or LTAs. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 13:46, 26 March 2022 (UTC)

== Ellis Nottingham ==

Moin Guettarda,<br />in <code>Michael Anthony: Port of Spain in a World at War 1939 - 1945, 2. edition, Paria Publishing, Port of Spain 1978, ISBN=976-8054-55-7</code> I stumbled across a small snippet of text that theoretically might be a starting point for an interesting biography article, but I couldn't find any follow-up information so far: "''For (cyclist Ellis) Nottingham, the war had come to the Caribbean. Just an hour or so before the declaration of war, he had left Port of Spain for Curaçao to compete in games there. However, when the declaration came, the German ship on which he was travelling suddenly changed course and headed for Germany. Ellis was to spend six years in Hamburg as a prisoner of war.''". I do have personal contacts I can ask (Jerry Besson, Brinsley Samaroo) but they're both not very Wikipedia affine (yet^^). Do you accidentally have any sources on the matter, or do you know an en:WP author who might know something about it?<br />Thanks and kind regards, [[User talk:Grueslayer|<span style="text-shadow: .2em .2em .2em #c5C3e3; font-family: Georgia; font-variant: small-caps; color: black">Grueslayer</span>]] 19:23, 29 March 2022 (UTC)

:@[[User:Grueslayer|Grueslayer]] I couldn't think of anything. I tried ''The U-Boat War in the Caribbean'', hoping there might be something in there, but I couldn't find anything.
:I would love to try and bring Besson or Samaroo into the fold. Maybe see if we organise something with Wiki Cari that might draw them in. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 01:03, 30 March 2022 (UTC)

:: I haven't seen Besson since 2016. By then he was worried about the future of historians in TT - Anthony and de Verteuil were and are old, and Bissessarsingh's health was already critical by then. Which leaves TT with him and Brereton. Luckily both are in good shape. I don't think Besson or Samaroo would be interested in ''writing'' for Wikipedia. What I sometimes think about - all of them must have books. Besson showed me his personal library, an entire room (well, larger closet) full of books on the history of TT. These are priceless treasures and must by no means disappear when their owners pass away. I have a friend with good UWI administration connections who's visiting me in June, maybe there is interest in a cooperation of any sorts. Kind regards, [[User talk:Grueslayer|<span style="text-shadow: .2em .2em .2em #c5C3e3; font-family: Georgia; font-variant: small-caps; color: black">Grueslayer</span>]] 10:23, 30 March 2022 (UTC)
:::@[[User:Grueslayer|Grueslayer]] I didn't mean actually writing, I was thinking more about trying to connect them with the movement more generally. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 13:05, 30 March 2022 (UTC)
:::: I hear ya. But I think the starting point needs to be UWI, with meetings or workshops for local editors. And, as step zero, a needs assessment among local editors. Do you have the impression that would be a path worth pursuing? Kind regards, [[User talk:Grueslayer|<span style="text-shadow: .2em .2em .2em #c5C3e3; font-family: Georgia; font-variant: small-caps; color: black">Grueslayer</span>]] 14:16, 30 March 2022 (UTC)
:::::Yes, definitely. I was talking to an old friend at UWI, and he said that while he had no interest in editing, he thought it might be something his grad students would want to learn about. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 14:32, 30 March 2022 (UTC)

== WikiProject Tree of Life/Newsletter/019 ==


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{{icon|FA}} [[Queen angelfish]] by {{noping|LittleJerry}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Alaska marmot]] by {{noping|An anonymous username, not my real name}}, reviewed by {{noping|Ealdgyth}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Firefly]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}, reviewed by {{noping|Ealdgyth}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Afrolychas braueri]]'' by {{noping|OnlyFixingProse}}, reviewed by {{noping|An anonymous username, not my real name}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Mountain pigeon]] by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Ealdgyth}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Dracopristis]]'' by {{noping|Fossiladder13}}, reviewed by {{noping|Ealdgyth}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Bonacynodon]]'' by {{noping|Trilletrollet}}, reviewed by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Lichexanthone]] by {{noping|Esculenta}}, reviewed by {{noping|Szmenderowiecki}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Yellowtail flounder]] by {{noping|Eviolite}}, reviewed by {{noping|RecycledPixels}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Sexual selection]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}, reviewed by {{noping|AryKun}}
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{{icon|FAC}} [[White-headed fruit dove]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GTC}} [[Wikipedia:Featured and good topic candidates/Mountain pigeon/archive1|Mountain pigeon]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Florence Merriam Bailey]] by {{noping|GhostRiver}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Agelenopsis pennsylvanica]]'' by {{noping|Kline}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Hypericum aegypticum]]'' by {{noping|Fritzmann}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Guadeloupe woodpecker]] by {{noping|OnlyFixingProse}}
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* ... that although it is a [[bird of prey]], the '''[[white-fronted falconet]]''' is only 14 to 17 cm (5.5 to 6.7 in) long and mainly feeds on insects? (March 1)
* ... that '''''[[Squatina mapama]]''''' was named after Spain's [[Ministry of Agriculture (Spain)|Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment]]? (March 3)
* ... that the sea slug '''''[[Elysia timida]]''''' ''(example pictured)'' absorbs its colouration from its algae-based diet? (March 3)
* ... that '''[[Seal Rescue Ireland]]''' comforts orphaned [[Pinniped#Birth%20and%20parenting|seal pups]] with fake mothers made of [[Wetsuit|wetsuits]]? (March 4)
* ... that the flatworm '''''[[Humbertium covidum|Hum­ber­tium covidum]]''''' ''(pictured)'', named after the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], was classified in a study written mostly during the initial lockdown? (March 6)
* ... that the '''[[Door Tree]]''' ''(pictured)'', which stood for nearly 200 years, was cut down because of a brother's hatred? (March 8)
* ... that the nature documentary '''''[[The Green Planet (TV series)|The Green Planet]]''''', narrated by [[David Attenborough]], has been compared to both horror films and a "plant porno"? (March 10)
* ... that the colour of the markings on '''''[[Nesticus cellulanus]]''''' can vary depending on the light level of the habitat, with darker habitats causing lighter markings? (March 15)
* ... that the [[Gonad|gonads]] of the '''[[banded bullfrog]]''' remain ripe during dry periods so that it can mate soon after rainfall? (March 17)
* ... that '''''[[Gea eff]]''''' has the [[List of short species names|shortest scientific name]] of any spider species? (March 18)
* ... that the discovery of '''''[[Bianchengichthys]]''''' may shed new light on the evolution of all [[Gnathostomata|jawed vertebrates]]? (18 March)
* ... that '''[[Alaska marmot|Alaska marmots]]''' take turns acting as sentries to protect their colonies? (March 20)
* ... that some of the calls of the '''[[bare-headed laughingthrush]]''' have been described as "comical"? (March 25)
* ... that the '''[[Bornean stubtail]]''' forages more like a mouse than a bird? (March 29)
* ... that the rare '''[[Somali pigeon]]''' urgently needs a population survey? (March 31)

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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:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:PermaLink/1079871142#Inactive interface administrators 2022-03-28|Evad37]]

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*[[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]].

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* 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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==DYK for Selwyn Ryan==
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}}<!-- Template:UpdatedDYK --> [[User:Maile66|— Maile ]] ([[User talk:Maile66|talk]]) 00:03, 9 April 2022 (UTC)

== New administrator activity requirement ==

{{ivmbox|The administrator policy has been updated with new [[Wikipedia:Administrators#Procedural_removal_for_inactive_administrators|activity requirements]] following a successful [[Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)/Request for comment on administrator activity requirements|Request for Comment]].

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==DYK for Cyrus Prudhomme David==
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==DYK for Henry Alcazar==
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}}<!-- Template:UpdatedDYK --> [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]] ([[User talk:Casliber|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Casliber|contribs]]) 00:02, 24 April 2022 (UTC)
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Thank you for a another good one! - [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Gerda_Arendt&oldid=1084394900 dance and singing], peace doves and icecream - Freiheit! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__qcj-SBjAo&t=5755s to listen to], - the livestream has it all, safety announcement, speeches, intermission ... but there's a good legend to find the symphony movement. --[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] ([[User talk:Gerda Arendt|talk]]) 07:36, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

:Thanks you @[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]]! [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 14:06, 24 April 2022 (UTC)
:: [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Gerda_Arendt&oldid=1085104588 Dove sono] ([[Dove sono|Where are those happy moments ...?]]) - concert with [[Kyiv Symphony Orchestra|Kyiv orchestra]] and [[Aleksey Semenenko]] (quite a story!) tonight, [[Symphony No. 3 (Lyatoshinsky)|Symphony with war and peace]] in the subtitle --[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] ([[User talk:Gerda Arendt|talk]]) 13:22, 28 April 2022 (UTC)

== Notability advice ==

Moin Guettarda,<br />is there a page in the English Wikipedia where you can present a draft you've written and ask if the lemma is (probably) notable par the WP guidelines? We have [[:de:Wikipedia:Relevanzcheck]] on de:WP but a quick search didn't bring up an English equivalent. Asking for a friend.<br />Thanks and kind regards, [[User talk:Grueslayer|<span style="text-shadow: .2em .2em .2em #c5C3e3; font-family: Georgia; font-variant: small-caps; color: black">Grueslayer</span>]] 17:04, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

:@[[User:Grueslayer|Grueslayer]] There's [[WP:AFC]]. A new editor could probably get helpful feedback at [[Wikipedia:Teahouse]] too. But I don't think there's actually anything equivalent.
:I'd be happy to take a look at it for them, but how helpful I'd be would depend on the topic. Broadly, I think the Teahouse is best. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 18:38, 27 April 2022 (UTC)
*There's not one to my knowledge, but you can always ask at the specific WikiProject for the topic(s). It just depends on how many people monitor the page, though. [[User:ReaderofthePack|ReaderofthePack]]<small>(formerly Tokyogirl79)</small>[[User talk:ReaderofthePack|'''<span style="color:#19197; background:#fff;"> (。◕‿◕。)</span>''']] 20:02, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

== Your [[WP:Good articles|GA]] nomination of [[Cyrus Prudhomme David]] ==
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article [[Cyrus Prudhomme David]] you nominated for [[WP:GA|GA]]-status according to the [[WP:WIAGA|criteria]]. [[File:Time2wait.svg|20px|link=]] This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. <!-- Template:GANotice --> <small>Message delivered by [[User:Legobot|Legobot]], on behalf of [[User:Ealdgyth|Ealdgyth]]</small> -- [[User:Ealdgyth|Ealdgyth]] ([[User talk:Ealdgyth|talk]]) 15:01, 29 April 2022 (UTC)

== WikiProject Tree of Life Newsletter – 020 ==


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;Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!
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{{icon|FA}} [[Red panda]] by {{noping|LittleJerry}} and {{noping|BhagyaMani}}<br />
{{icon|FA}} [[White-headed fruit dove]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FL}} [[List of ochotonids]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Guadeloupe woodpecker]] by {{noping|OnlyFixingProse}}, reviewed by {{noping|Ealdgyth}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Magnetoreception]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}, reviewed by {{noping|Mover of molehills}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Macauley Island]] by {{noping|Jo-Jo Eumerus}}, reviewed by {{noping|Ealdgyth}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Black-breasted buttonquail]] by {{noping|Casliber}}, reviewed by {{noping|Ealdgyth}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Florence Merriam Bailey]] by {{noping|GhostRiver}}, reviewed by {{noping|SquareInARoundHole}}
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{{icon|FAC}} [[Black-breasted buttonquail]] by {{noping|Casliber}}<br />
{{icon|FLC}} [[List of birds of Tuvalu]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FLC}} [[List of cingulates]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|FLC}} [[List of didelphimorphs]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Stegotherium]]'' by {{noping|Larrayal}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Resplendent quetzal]] by {{noping|SadAttorney613}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Electroreception and electrogenesis]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Muja (alligator)]] by {{noping|Amanuensis Balkanicus}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Punctelia graminicola]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Siegfried Huneck]] by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Abiogenesis]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}
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* The second round of the [[WP:WikiCup|WikiCup]] ends with three TOL editors moving into the third round: {{noping|AryKun}}, {{noping|Ealdgyth}}, and {{noping|GhostRiver}}.

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* ... that the rare '''[[Somali pigeon]]''' urgently needs a population survey? (April 1)
* ... that '''[[Zoosphaerium darthvaderi|Darth Vader]]'''<nowiki/>'s anal shield has a "pronounced bell shape"? (April 2)
* ... that '''[[lichexanthone]]''', a chemical found in some [[Lichen|lichens]], enhances human [[sperm motility]] and kills mosquito larvae? (April 3)
* ... that '''[[raptor persecution]]''' is a crime against birds of prey, and in Scotland, [[Raven|ravens]] are afforded honorary raptor status? (April 4)
* ... that the '''[[chestnut-hooded laughingthrush]]''' feeds on insects that have been hit by vehicles? (April 7)
* ... that the calls of '''[[Whitehead's broadbill]]''' ''(example pictured)'' resemble those of [[Trogon|trogons]], [[Woodpecker|woodpeckers]], and [[Jay|jays]]? (April 10)
* ... that the nests of '''[[Hose's broadbill]]''' have tails? (April 12)
* ... that butterflies of the genus '''''[[Anaea (butterfly)|Anaea]]''''' ''(example pictured)'' are said to have "commanded the admiration of even the most gold-mad ''[[Conquistador|conquistadores]]''"? (April 16)
* ... that despite being described in 1840, the '''[[chestnut-backed buttonquail]]''' was only confirmed in Queensland in 2020? (April 21)
* ... that a species in the genus of sponges '''''[[Pseudoceratina]]''''' produces a chemical that can help prevent migration of [[metastatic breast cancer]] cells? (April 22)
* ... that '''''[[Ulmus chuchuanus]]''''' had to be renamed due to another fossil already having its original name? (April 26)
* ... that '''[[Wally the Walrus|a walrus]]''' was given his own [[Float (nautical)|pontoon]] to stop him damaging other boats in [[Hugh Town#Harbour|St Mary's Harbour]]? (April 27)
* ... that '''[[magnetoreception]]''' in birds works by [[Quantum entanglement|quantum]] effects in their eyes? (April 28)

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== Your [[WP:Good articles|GA]] nomination of [[Cyrus Prudhomme David]] ==
The article [[Cyrus Prudhomme David]] you nominated as a [[Wikipedia:Good article nominations|good article]] has been placed on hold [[File:Symbol wait.svg|20px|link=]]. The article is close to meeting the [[WP:GA?|good article criteria]], but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See [[Talk:Cyrus Prudhomme David]] for issues which need to be addressed. <!-- Template:GANotice result=hold --> <small>Message delivered by [[User:Legobot|Legobot]], on behalf of [[User:Ealdgyth|Ealdgyth]]</small> -- [[User:Ealdgyth|Ealdgyth]] ([[User talk:Ealdgyth|talk]]) 15:01, 3 May 2022 (UTC)

== WikiCup 2022 May newsletter ==

The second round of the 2022 WikiCup has now finished. It was a high-scoring round and contestants needed 115 points to advance to round 3. There were some very impressive efforts in round 2, with the top seven contestants all scoring more than 500 points. A large number of the points came from the 11 featured articles and the 79 good articles achieved in total by contestants.

Our top scorers in round 2 were:

#{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]], with 1264 points from 2 featured article, 4 good articles and 18 DYKs. Epicgenius was a finalist last year but has now withdrawn from the contest as he pursues a new career path.
#{{flagicon|Christmas Island}} [[User:AryKun|AryKun]], with 1172 points from two featured articles, one good article and a substantial number of featured article and good article reviews.
#{{flagicon|Kingdom of Scotland|old}} [[User:Bloom6132|Bloom6132]], with 605 points from 44 in the news items and 4 DYKs.
#[[File:Transgender Pride flag.svg|23px]] [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]], with 573 points from 8 GAs and 21 DYKs.
#[[File:Vexilloid of the Roman Empire.svg|20px|link=SPQR]] [[User:Ealdgyth|Ealdgyth]], with 567 points from 11 GAs and 34 good and featured article reviews.
#{{flagicon|United States of America}} [[User:Panini!|Panini!]], with 549 points from 1 FA, 4 GAs and several other sources.
#{{flagicon|ENG}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]], with 545 points from 1 FA, 4 GAs and a number of reviews.

The rules for featured and good article reviews require the review to be of sufficient length; brief quick fails and very short reviews will generally not be awarded points. Remember also that DYKs cannot be claimed until they have appeared on the main page. As we enter the third round, any content promoted after the end of round 2 but before the start of round 3 can be claimed now, and anything you forgot to claim in round 2 cannot! Remember too, that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them. When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]]. [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]) and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]) 10:39, 1 May 2020 (UTC)
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==Paula-Mae Weekes==

[Paula-Mae Weekes]] is a stub because it has only 275 words right now, contrary to 500 words required to become 'start' class. [[User:Abhishek0831996|Abhishek0831996]] ([[User talk:Abhishek0831996|talk]]) 13:27, 4 May 2022 (UTC)

:@[[User:Abhishek0831996|Abhishek0831996]] There's no 500-word requirement for a "Start" class article. I'm not sure where you get that idea from. And you should never add a stub tag to an article that has already been assessed to be something more than a stub. The article is currently 1638 characters of "readable text", which is well over the 1500-character threshold for a DYK. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 14:11, 4 May 2022 (UTC)

== Your [[WP:Good articles|GA]] nomination of [[Cyrus Prudhomme David]] ==
The article [[Cyrus Prudhomme David]] you nominated as a [[Wikipedia:Good article nominations|good article]] has passed [[File:Symbol support vote.svg|20px|link=]]; see [[Talk:Cyrus Prudhomme David]] for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a '''bold link''' under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can [[Template_talk:Did_you_know#To_nominate_an_article|nominate it]] within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility.<!-- Template:GANotice result=pass --> <small>Message delivered by [[User:Legobot|Legobot]], on behalf of [[User:Ealdgyth|Ealdgyth]]</small> -- [[User:Ealdgyth|Ealdgyth]] ([[User talk:Ealdgyth|talk]]) 13:41, 5 May 2022 (UTC)

== Administrators' newsletter – May 2022 ==

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

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:[[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: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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If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason you may '''contest the nomination''' by [[:Category:Trinidad and Tobago jazz|visiting the page]] and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself. <!-- Template:Db-catempty-notice --> <!-- Template:Db-csd-notice-custom --> <span style="font-family:Papyrus; color:#800080;">[[User:Liz|'''''L'''''iz]]</span> <sup style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #006400;">[[Special:Contributions/Liz|'''''Read!''''']] [[User talk:Liz|'''''Talk!''''']]</sup> 21:23, 19 May 2022 (UTC)

==Empty Jazz Categories==
Hello, Guettarda,

I noticed that you had an opinion on the status of the national jazz categories and I wanted to let you know that a few more are listed in [[:Category:Empty categories awaiting deletion]] if you want to intervene before they are deleted this week. Specifically, they are [[:Category:Peruvian jazz‎]], [[:Category:Vietnamese jazz‎]], [[:Category:Algerian jazz‎]], [[:Category:Hungarian jazz]], [[:Category:Cuban jazz‎]], [[:Category:Ethiopian jazz‎]], [[:Category:Ghanaian jazz‎]], [[:Category:Greek jazz‎]], [[:Category:Greek jazz Vibraphonists‎]], [[:Category:Lebanese jazz‎]] and [[:Category:Singaporean jazz‎]]. Thanks. <span style="font-family:Papyrus; color:#800080;">[[User:Liz|'''''L'''''iz]]</span> <sup style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #006400;">[[Special:Contributions/Liz|'''''Read!''''']] [[User talk:Liz|'''''Talk!''''']]</sup> 22:35, 23 May 2022 (UTC)

:Thanks {{u|Liz}}, but I just don't have the energy for these arguments. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 22:26, 27 May 2022 (UTC)

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* 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.

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* Administrators using the mobile web interface can now access [[Special:Block]] directly from user pages. ({{phab|T307341}})
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[[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]].
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== WikiCup 2022 July newsletter ==

The third round of the 2022 WikiCup has now come to an end. Each of the sixteen contestants who made it into the fourth round had at least 180 points, which is a lower figure than last year when 294 points were needed to progress to round 4. Our top scorers in round 3 were:

*[[File:ICS Zulu.svg|20px|Zulu (International Code of Signals)]] [[User:BennyOnTheLoose|BennyOnTheLoose]], with 746 points, a tally built both on snooker and other sports topics, and on more general subjects.
*{{flagicon|Kingdom of Scotland|old}} [[User:Bloom6132|Bloom6132]], with 683 points, garnered mostly from "In the news" items and related DYKs.
*[[File:Transgender Pride flag.svg|22px]] [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]], with 527, from a variety of submissions related to radio and television stations.

Between them contestants achieved 5 featured articles, 4 featured lists, 51 good articles, 149 DYK entries, 68 ITN entries, and 109 good article reviews. As we enter the fourth round, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 3 but before the start of round 4 can be claimed in round 4. Please also remember that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them. When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met. Please also remember that all submissions must meet core Wikipedia policies, regardless of the review process.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is a good article nomination, a featured process, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> WikiCup judges: [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]) and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]) [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 12:51, 3 July 2022 (UTC)
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* <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'''
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* 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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== Mighty Spoiler ==

Hi, a long time ago you made this edit to Spoiler: https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Mighty_Spoiler&diff=prev&oldid=7466367

Recently someone has suggested whether this in fact refers to "Portrait of Trinidad" by Sniper and I wonder if you have any comment on this? A fast google search did not show me any song with the title "Trinidad is My Land" by Spoiler.

Thanks, [[User:James Fryer|James Fryer]] ([[User talk:James Fryer|talk]]) 11:02, 21 July 2022 (UTC)

:@[[User:James Fryer|James Fryer]] Wow - that was a long time ago. And yes, that was probably precisely the mistake I made. [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 14:47, 21 July 2022 (UTC)

== Books & Bytes – Issue 51 ==

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[[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.

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* 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.

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* 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.
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== RFC on Modern Taino Identity ==

I'd appreciate your input on this topic to resolve some long disputed issues about modern Taino movements. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Taíno#Request_for_Comment_on_Modern_Taino_Identity [[User:Poketama|Poketama]] ([[User talk:Poketama|talk]]) 01:30, 6 August 2022 (UTC)

== Always precious ==
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Ten years ago, [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Quality Article Improvement/Precious#{{BASEPAGENAME}}|you]] were found precious. That's what you are, always. --[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] ([[User talk:Gerda Arendt|talk]]) 06:04, 23 August 2022 (UTC)

:Thanks so much @[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] :) [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 13:43, 23 August 2022 (UTC)
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:Thank you! Eighteen years, somehow -- [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 18:11, 26 August 2022 (UTC)

== Wikiproject Military history coordinator election nominations opening soon ==

Nominations for the upcoming project coordinator election are opening in a few hours (00:01 UTC on 1 September). A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next coordination year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Academy/Becoming a coordinator|here]]. If you are interested in running, please sign up '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2022|here]]''' by 23:59 UTC on 14 September! Voting doesn't commence until 15 September. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators|current coord team]]. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 17:51, 31 August 2022 (UTC)
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* [[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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== WikiCup 2022 September newsletter ==

==WikiCup 2022 September newsletter==
The fourth round of the WikiCup has now finished. 383 points were required to reach the final, and the new round has got off to a flying start with all finalists already scoring. In round 4, [[User:Bloom6132|Bloom6132]] with 939 points was the highest points-scorer, with a combination of DYKs and In the news items, followed by [[User:BennyOnTheLoose|BennyOnTheLoose]], [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]] and [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]]. The points of all contestants are swept away as we start afresh for the final round.

At this stage, we say goodbye to the eight competitors who didn't quite make it; thank you for the useful contributions you have made to the Cup and Wikipedia, and we hope you will join us again next year. For the remaining competitors, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 4 but before the start of round 5 can be claimed in round 5. Remember too that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them, and importantly, before the deadline on October 31st!

If you are concerned that your nomination, whether it be for a good article, a featured process, or anything else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> The judges are [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]]. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 12:44, 3 September 2022 (UTC)
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== View it! September update ==

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: ''As a reminder, you can view details about how to '''install the View it!''' user script or '''use the Toolforge tool''' on [[metawiki:View_it!_Tool|our meta page]]. Please use the talk page there to contact the team!''

'''August happenings'''

* We held two community conversations, one in person at [[metawiki:Wikimania_2022/Pittsburgh_Meetup|Wikimania 2022/Pittsburgh]] and one virtual during a [[metawiki:Wikimedians_in_Residence_Exchange_Network|Wikimedians in Residence Exchange Network]] meeting.
** During both meetings we discussed final design of View it!, and results refinement and querying. Check the [[metawiki:View_it!_Tool#August_2022|August updates]] for notes from both meetings.
* View it! is working across all Wikimedia projects, and we are currently working on multi-lingual functionality.

'''Coming in September'''

* Currently plan to focus development on multilingialism, on-wiki/editor features for the user script, and extending the search functions on Toolforge.
* We are continuing to respond to user feedback and finalizing design.

'''Action to take'''

* Install [[metawiki:View_it!_Tool#Beta_script_installation|Beta script]] and see how it can used to add new images to articles.
* All editors are invited to share the tool with their local wiki communities, or incorporate it into relevant local templates, such as infoboxes. If you do so, please let us know about it, so we can ensure backwards compatibility for that use case as we continue development!
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== Wikiproject Military history coordinator election voting opening soon! ==

Voting for the upcoming project coordinator election opens in a few hours (00:01 UTC on 15 September) and will last through 23:59 on 28 September. A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next coordination year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Academy/Becoming a coordinator|here]]. Voting is conducted using simple [[approval voting]] and questions for the candidates are welcome. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators|current coord team]]. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 22:26, 14 September 2022 (UTC)
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Voting for the upcoming project coordinator election closes soon, at 23:59 on 28 September. A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next coordination year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Academy/Becoming a coordinator|here]]. Voting is conducted using simple [[approval voting]] and questions for the candidates are welcome. The voting itself is occurring '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2022|here]]''' If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators|current coord team]]. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 20:13, 26 September 2022 (UTC)
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== Books & Bytes – Issue 52 ==

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Issue 52, July – August 2022
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* New instant-access collections:
** SpringerLink and Springer Nature
** Project MUSE
** Taylor & Francis
** ASHA
** Loeb
* Feedback requested on this newsletter

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==[[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|Speedy deletion]] nomination of [[:Mighty Bomber (disambiguation)]]==
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Under the [[WP:CSD#Articles|criteria for speedy deletion]], such pages may be deleted at any time. Please [[Wikipedia:MOSDAB|see the disambiguation page guidelines for more information]].

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may '''contest the nomination''' by [[:Mighty Bomber (disambiguation)|visiting the page]] and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with [[Wikipedia:List of policies|Wikipedia's policies and guidelines]]. If the page is deleted, and you wish to retrieve the deleted material for future reference or improvement, then please contact the {{Querylink|Special:Log|qs=type=delete&page=Mighty+Bomber+%28disambiguation%29|deleting administrator}}. <!-- Template:Db-disambig-notice --> <!-- Template:Db-csd-notice-custom --> [[User:Certes|Certes]] ([[User talk:Certes|talk]]) 14:16, 30 September 2022 (UTC)

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

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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] [[Special:Permalink/1110672176#Change to the CheckUser team|GorillaWarfare]]

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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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== Administrators' newsletter – November 2022 ==

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

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|[[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: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
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*[[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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== View it! update ==

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:''As a reminder, you can view details about how to '''install the View it!''' user script or '''use the Toolforge tool''' on [[metawiki:View_it!_Tool|our meta page]]. Please use the talk page there to contact the team!''

== October Update ==
'''September/October Happenings'''
* View it! is now multilingual! We are currently working on tool localization. Please consider [[View it! Tool/localization instructions|helping us]]!
* View it! now has [https://view-it.toolforge.org/ advanced search] option on Toolforge, simply toggle on to enable searching with a different property constraint, free text, specific resolution, and quality assessment.
* Advanced search allows for searching by Commons Categories which have an associated [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Property:P373 P373].
** Commons Category search will also show sub-categories for more specific results.

'''Coming Soon'''
* We are releasing a new version of View it! that will implement some of the Toolforge functionality into the on-Wiki experience.
* We are thinking about ways for View it! results to show up on page as an image grid, gallery or other form, without leaving the page. Please let us know what your idea/preference is.
* Integrating editor features such as the ability to add an image from View it! or remove a faulty statement.

'''Action to take'''
* [[metawiki:Talk:View_it!_Tool|Share]] your thoughts with us about the interface! What would you like the final product to look like? Should it be on-wiki? Preference on location of the button/link? We are open to ideas - please share them with us.
* Install [[metawiki:View_it!_Tool#Beta_script_installation|Beta script]] and see how it can used to add new images to articles.
* All editors are invited to share the tool with their local wiki communities, or incorporate it into relevant local templates, such as infoboxes. If you do so, please let us know about it, so we can ensure backwards compatibility for that use case as we continue development!
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== WikiCup 2022 November newsletter ==

The 2022 WikiCup has drawn to a close with the final round going down to the wire. The '''2022 champion''' is
*{{flagicon|England}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]] (1752 points), who won in 2020 and was runner up in both 2019 and last year. In the final round he achieved 3 FAs and 15 GAs, mostly on cue sports. He was closely followed by
*{{flagicon|Kingdom of Scotland|old}} [[User:Bloom6132|Bloom6132]] (1732), who specialised in "In the news" items and DYKs, and who has reached the final round of the Cup for the past three years. Next was
*[[File:ICS Zulu.svg|20px|Zulu (International Code of Signals)]] [[User:BennyOnTheLoose|BennyOnTheLoose]] (1238), another cue sports enthusiast, also interested in songs, followed by
*{{flagicon|New York City}} [[User:Muboshgu|Muboshgu]] (1082), an "In the news" contributor, a seasoned contestant who first took part in the Cup ten years ago. Other finalists were
*[[File:Transgender Pride flag.svg|23px]] [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]] (930), who scored with a featured article, good articles and DYKs on TV and radio stations,
*{{flagicon|United Nations}} [[User:Kavyansh.Singh|Kavyansh.Singh]] (370), who created various articles on famous Americans, including an FA on [[Louis H. Bean]], famed for his prediction of election outcomes. Next was
*{{flagicon|Chicago}} [[User:PCN02WPS|PCN02WPS]] (292), who scored with good articles and DYKs on sporting and other topics and
*{{flagicon|Toronto}} [[User:Z1720|Z1720]] (25) who had DYKs on various topics including historic Canadians.

During the WikiCup, contestants achieved 37 featured articles, 349 good articles, 360 featured article reviews, 683 good article reviews and 480 In the news items, so Wikipedia has benefited greatly from the activities of WikiCup competitors. Well done everyone! All those who reached the final round will receive awards and the following special awards will be made, based on high performance in particular areas of content creation and review. So that the finalists do not have an undue advantage, these prizes are awarded to the competitor who scored the highest in any particular field in a single round, or the overall leader in this field.

*{{flagicon|England}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]] wins the featured article prize, for a total of 6 FAs during the course of the competition and 3 in the final round.
*{{flagicon|United Nations}} [[User:Kavyansh.Singh|Kavyansh.Singh]] wins the featured list prize, for 3 FLs in round 2.
*[[File:Pirate Flag of Jack Rackham.svg|25px]] [[User:Adam Cuerden|Adam Cuerden]] wins the featured picture prize, for 39 FPs during the competition.
*{{flagicon|Toronto}} [[User:Z1720|Z1720]] wins the featured article reviewer prize, for 35 FARs in round 4.
*{{flagicon|New York}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]] wins the good article prize, for 32 GAs in round 1.
*[[File:Flag of Provo, Utah (1989–2015).svg|23px|link=Flag of Provo, Utah]] [[User:SounderBruce|SounderBruce]] wins the featured topic prize, for 4 FT articles in round 1.
*{{flagicon|England}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]] wins the good topic prize, for 34 GT articles in round 5.
*[[File:Transgender Pride flag.svg|23px]] [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]] wins the good article reviewer prize, for 71 GARs overall.
*[[File:Transgender Pride flag.svg|23px]] [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]] wins the Did you know prize, for 30 DYKs in round 3 and 106 overall.
*{{flagicon|Kingdom of Scotland|old}} [[User:Bloom6132|Bloom6132]] wins the In the news prize, for 106 ITNs in round 5 and 289 overall.

Next year's competition will begin on 1 January and possible changes to the rules and scoring are being discussed [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup#Points_for_next_year|on the discussion page]]. You are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2023 signups|sign up to take part]]''' in the contest; the WikiCup is open to all Wikipedians, both novices and experienced editors, and we hope to have a good turnout for the 2023 competition. Until then, it only remains to once again congratulate our worthy winners and finalists, and thank all participants for their involvement! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]]. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 19:28, 6 November 2022 (UTC)
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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: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]].

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* '''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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==Happy holidays!==
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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, Guettarda!

The other day, I was having a conversation with someone about holiday cards and social media. It occurred to me that, in the years since I left Facebook, the site I use most to communicate with people I like isn't actually a social media site at all. If you're receiving this, it's pretty likely I've talked with you more recently than I have my distant relatives and college friends on FB, at very least, and we may have even collaborated on something useful. So here's a holiday "card", Wikipedia friend. :) Hope the next couple weeks bring some fun and/or rest. &mdash; <samp>[[User:Rhododendrites|<span style="font-size:90%;letter-spacing:1px;text-shadow:0px -1px 0px Indigo;">Rhododendrites</span>]] <sup style="font-size:80%;">[[User_talk:Rhododendrites|talk]]</sup></samp> \\ 18:20, 22 December 2022 (UTC)

:Thanks so much @[[User:Rhododendrites|Rhododendrites]]! Wishing you all the best for the New Year! [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 03:37, 3 January 2023 (UTC)

== Welcome to the 2023 WikiCup! ==

Happy New Year and Happy New WikiCup! The 2023 competition has just begun and all article creators, expanders, improvers and reviewers are welcome to take part. Even if you are a novice editor you should be able to advance to at least the second round, improving your editing skills as you go. If you have already signed up, your submissions page can be found '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup|here]]'''. If you have not yet signed up, you can '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2023 signups|add your name here]]''' and the judges will set up your submissions page ready for you to take part. Any questions on the scoring, rules or anything else should be directed to one of the judges, or posted to the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup|WikiCup talk page]]. Signups will close at the end of January, and the first round will end on 26 February; the 64 highest scorers at that time will move on to round 2. The judges for the WikiCup this year are: {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}} and {{User4|Cwmhiraeth}}. Good luck! [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 14:16, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
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== Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - December 2022 Newsletter ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">This is our twentysecond newsletter, covering December 2022. This issue has news related to SDGs 3, 5, 13, 15 and 16.<div style="column-count:2; column-width: 400px;">

'''Meetings'''
* January 15: [[m:Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/Next_meeting|Online user group meeting]] (SDG all)

'''Activities'''
* [[c:Commons:Wiki_Loves_Plants|Wiki Loves Plants]] (SDG 15)
* [[m:Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/365_climate_edits|365 climate edits]] (SDG 13)
* [[m:Women_in_Climate_Change_2022|Women in Climate Change 2022]] (SDG 5 & 13)

'''News'''
* [https://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2022/11/28/museology-myosotis-and-metadata-oh-my-sharing-sustainably-in-wikipedia/ Museology, Myosotis, and metadata oh my! Sharing sustainably in Wikipedia] (SDG 15)

'''Resources'''
* New Book: [https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-05182-1 Open Mapping Towards Sustainable Development Goals] (SDG all)

'''Videos'''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t66i3ztg-1E&t=1717s Margaret Donald - Wikidata, OpenRefine & Biota] (SDG 15)

'''Featured content'''
* English Wikipedia: [[w:en:List_of_alismatid_families|List of alismatid families]] (SDG 15)

'''New Wikidata properties'''
* [[d:Property:P11231|has biological vector]] (SDG 15)
* [[d:Property:P11272|Bureau of Meteorology location ID]] (SDG 13)
* [[d:Property:P11277|CIViC gene ID]] (SDG 3)
* [[d:Property:P11281|Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate ID]] (SDG 16)
* [[d:Property:P11282|Tanzania Parliament member ID]] (SDG 16)
* [[d:Property:P11311|Lygaeoidea Species File ID]] (SDG 15)

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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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*[[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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== Books & Bytes – Issue 54 ==

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* New collections:
** British Newspaper Archive
** Findmypast
** University of Michigan Press
** ACLS
** Duke University Press
* 1Lib1Ref 2023
* Spotlight: EDS Refine Results

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:Thank you so much @[[User:Chris troutman|Chris troutman]]! [[User:Guettarda|Guettarda]] ([[User talk:Guettarda#top|talk]]) 02:05, 27 January 2023 (UTC)

== Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - January 2023 Newsletter ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">This is our twentythird newsletter, covering January 2023. This issue has news related to SDGs 3, 5, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 16<!-- insert related SDGs here -->.<div style="column-count:2; column-width: 400px;">

'''Meetings'''
* Upcoming: [[m:Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/Next_meeting|19 February - User group meeting]] (SDG all)
* Past: [[m:Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/Meeting_minutes_20230115|15 January - User group meeting]] (SDG all)

'''Activities'''
* Ongoing: [[c:Commons:Wiki_Loves_Plants|Wiki Loves Plants]] (SDG 14)
* Ongoing: [[m:Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/365_climate_edits|365 climate edits]] (SDG 13)
* Upcoming: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/Dunedin_5|The 2023 Bug of the Year Edit-a-thon]] (SDG 14)
* Past: [https://dicare.toolforge.org/lexemes/challenge.php?id=74 Lexeme challenge Urology] (SDG 3)
* Past: [[w:sv:Wikipedia:Veckans_tävling/Grodor_versus_ödlor|Swedish Wikipedia weekly challenge - Frogs versus lizards]] (SDG 14)
* Past: [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/December_2022/Contents/New_Zealand_report#Three_hundred_episodes_of_Critter_of_the_Week|Three hundred episodes of Critter of the Week]] (SDG 14)
* Past: [https://zenodo.org/record/7521891#.Y9p6MdLMKw4 Wikidata Queries around the SARS-CoV-2 virus and pandemic] (SDG 3)
* Past: [[m:Women_in_Climate_Change_2022|Women in Climate Change 2022]] (SDG 5 & 13)

'''News'''
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/01/05/the-stories-behind-the-wiki-loves-earth-2022-photos-from-turkiye/ The stories behind the Wiki Loves Earth 2022 photos from Türkiye] (SDG 14)
* [https://wikiedu.org/blog/2023/01/05/announcing-our-funding-support-from-the-patient-centered-outcomes-research-institute-pcori/ Announcing our funding support from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)] (SDG 3)
* [https://wikiedu.org/blog/2023/01/04/jumping-for-science-how-wikipedia-assignments-inspire-stem-students/ Jumping for science: how Wikipedia assignments inspire STEM students] (SDG 14)
* [[w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Birds_of_NYC_Photo_Contest/Winners|Birds of NYC Photo Contest Winners announced!]] (SDG 14)
* [https://anchor.fm/civichackerpodcast/episodes/Using-Wikidata-to-Connect-Constituents-With-Their-Government-e1or922 Using Wikidata to Connect Constituents With Their Government] (SDG 16)
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/01/23/wiki-loves-earth-2022-presents-the-winners-of-the-special-nomination-human-rights-and-environment/ Wiki Loves Earth 2022 presents the winners of the special nomination “Human rights and environment”!] (SDG 10 & 14)
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/01/19/equity-diversity-inclusion-in-affiliate-governance/ Equity, diversity & inclusion in affiliate governance] (SDG 5 & 10)

'''Resources'''
* [https://www.databricks.com/blog/2023/01/26/building-life-sciences-knowledge-graph-data-lake.htmlBuilding a Life Sciences Knowledge Graph with a Data Lake] (SDG 3)

'''Videos'''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HW6YxXRL18 Editor uses Wikidata to find new uses for existing drugs and speed up approval process for new treatments] (SDG 3)
* [[c:File:WikiForHumanRights_Information_Session_2023.webm|WikiForHumanRights Information Session]] (SDG 10)

'''Featured content'''
* English Wikipedia: [[w:en:List_of_birds_of_Tuvalu|List of birds of Tuvalu]] (SDG 14)
* English Wikipedia: [[w:en:List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Laos|List of World Heritage Sites in Laos]] (SDG 11)
* English Wikipedia: [[w:en:List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Bangladesh|List of World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh]] (SDG 11)

'''New Wikidata properties'''
* [[d:Property:P11429|NIP]] (SDG 16)
* [[d:Property:P11402|NSR doctor ID]] (SDG 3)
* [[d:/Property:P11430|UniProt disease ID]] (SDG 3)
* [[d:Property:P11446|Strazha ID]] (SDG 16)
* [[d:Property:P11500|United States House of Representatives ID]] (SDG 16)
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*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]].

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* 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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== Administrators' newsletter – March 2023 ==

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*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.

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* The results of the [[:m:Community Wishlist Survey 2023|2023 Community Wishlist Survey]] have been [[:m:Community Wishlist Survey 2023/Results|posted]].

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* [[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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== Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - February 2023 Newsletter ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">This is our twentyfourth newsletter, covering February 2023. This issue has news related to SDGs 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16<!-- insert related SDGs here -->.<div style="column-count:2; column-width: 400px;">
'''Meetings'''
* [[m:Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/Next_meeting|2023-03-05 User group meeting]] (SDG all)
* [[m:2023-03-19 User group meeting|Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/Next_meeting]] (SDG all)

'''Activities'''
* Ongoing: [[m:Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/365_climate_edits|365 climate edits]] (SDG 13)
* Ongoing: [[wikimania:2023:Program/Submissions|Suggest "Environmental sustainability and climate crisis" topics for Wikimania]] (SDG all)
* Ongoing: [[m:Africa_Environment|Africa Environment WikiFocus]] (SDG 13)
* Past: [https://www.eventbrite.com/x/edit-for-climate-change-wikipedia-editathon-registration-526291811977 Edit for Climate Change: Wikipedia Editathon] (SDG 13)
* Past: WikiForHumanRights 2023 Campaign: [[m:WikiForHumanRights/Organize|Capacity Building Sessions on "Tools for Finding the Right Articles" and "Building Article List with Petscan"]] (SDG 10 & 13)
* Past: WikiForHumanRights 2023 Campaign: [[m:WikiForHumanRights/Resources|Regional Office Hours for Africa and Maghreb Regions]] (SDG 10 & 13)

'''News'''
* [https://observablehq.com/@thadk/garden NCBI breakdown of common garden foods with photographs by Phytotheca] (SDG 2)

'''Resources'''
* [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/January_2023/Contents/Sweden_report|3000 Arctic images]] (SDG 13)
* [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/January_2023/Contents/Content_Partnerships_Hub_report|SMART-Servier Medical Art upload]] (SDG 3)

'''Research'''
* [https://fosdem.org/2023/schedule/event/sustainability/ Open Source in Environmental Sustainability] (SDG 13)

'''New Wikidata properties'''
* [[d:Property:P11576|Norwegian war prisoner detention camp ID]] (SDG 16)
* [[d:Property:P11587|Iowa legislator ID]] (SDG 16)
* [[d:Property:P11610|National Grid Balancing Mechanism unit ID]] (SDG 7)

'''Wikidata query examples'''
* [https://w.wiki/5Vu8 Map of disasters by type] (SDG 11)

'''Featured articles'''
* English Wikipedia: [[w:en:South_Asian_river_dolphin|South Asian river dolphin]] (SDG 14)
* English Wikipedia: [[w:en:List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Sri_Lanka|List of World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka]] (SDG 11)
* English Wikipedia: [[w:en:List_of_lamiid_families|List of lamiid families]] (SDG 15)
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File:%D0%A2%D1%80%D0%B8_%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%96.jpg|Three horses (SDG 15)
File:Hunter_baby_chameleon.jpg|Hunter baby chameleon (SDG 15)
File:Rice_paper_butterfly_%2816709%29.jpg|Rice paper butterfly (SDG 15)
File:Lasiocampa_quercus_4th_instar_caterpillar_Keila_%28top_view%29.jpg|Lasiocampa quercus 4th instar caterpillar Keila (top view) (SDG 15)
File:Lasiocampa_quercus_4th_instar_caterpillar_Keila_%28side_view%29.jpg|Lasiocampa quercus 4th instar caterpillar Keila (side view).jpg (SDG 15)
File:Mockingbird_on_the_North_Lake_Trail_%2836851%29.jpg|Mockingbird on the North Lake Trail (SDG 15)
File:Striated_Pardalote_0012.jpg|Striated Pardalote (SDG 15)
File:Kleines_Wiesenv%C3%B6gelchen_am_Morgen.jpg|Wiesenvögelchen (SDG 15)
File:Immature_herring_gull_%2816259%29.jpg|Herring gull (SDG 15)
File:Northern_shoveler_male_in_Marine_Park_%2833296%29.jpg|Northern shoveler (SDG 15)
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== WikiCup 2023 March newsletter ==

So ends the first round of the 2023 WikiCup. Everyone with a positive score moved on to Round 2, with 54 contestants qualifying. The top scorers in Round 1 were:

*{{flagicon image|Royal standard of England (1406–1603).svg|link=Dual monarchy of England and France}} [[User:Unlimitedlead|Unlimitedlead]] with 1205 points, a WikiCup newcomer, led the field with two featured articles on historical figures and several featured article candidate reviews.
*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]] was in second place with 789 points; a seasoned WikiCup competitor he specialises in buildings and locations in New York.
*{{flagicon|Germany}} [[user:FrB.TG|FrB.TG]] was in third place with 625 points, garnered from a featured article on a filmmaker which qualified for an impressive number of bonus points.
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[User:TheJoebro64|TheJoebro64]], another WikiCup newcomer, came next with 600 points gained from two featured articles on video games.
*{{flagicon|Byzantine Empire}} [[User:Iazyges|Iazyges]] was in fifth place with 532 points, from two featured articles on classical history.

The top sixteen contestants at the end of Round 1 had all scored over 300 points; these included {{flagicon|Berkelland}} [[User:LunaEatsTuna|LunaEatsTuna]], {{flagicon image|Flag of Mars.svg|link=Mars}} [[User:Thebiguglyalien|Thebiguglyalien]], {{flagicon image|Transgender Pride flag.svg|link=Transgender}} [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]], {{flagicon|New England}} [[User:Trainsandotherthings|Trainsandotherthings]], {{flagicon|ENG}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]], {{flagicon|Indonesia}} [[User:Juxlos|Juxlos]], {{flagicon image|Flag of Earth.svg|link=Earth}} [[User:Unexpectedlydian|Unexpectedlydian]], {{flagicon|Washington}} [[User:SounderBruce|SounderBruce]], {{flagicon|Wales}} [[User:Kosack|Kosack]], {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Esperanto.svg|link=Esperanto}} [[User:BennyOnTheLoose|BennyOnTheLoose]] and {{flagicon|Chicago}} [[User:PCN02WPS|PCN02WPS]]. It was a high-scoring start to the competition.

These contestants, like all the others, now have to start again from scratch. The first round finished on February 26. Remember that any content promoted after that date but before the start of Round 2 can be claimed in Round 2. Some contestants made claims before the new submissions pages were set up, and they will need to resubmit them. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]].

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[[WP:The Core Contest|The Core Contest]]—Wikipedia's most exciting contest—will take place this year from April 15 to May 31. The goal: to improve [[WP:vital|vital]] or other core articles, with a focus on those in the worst state of disrepair. Editing can be done individually, but in the past groups have also successfully competed. There is £300 of prize money divided among editors who provide the "best additive encyclopedic value". '''[[Wikipedia:The Core Contest/Entries|Signups are open now]]'''. Cheers from the judges, [[User:Femke|Femke]], [[User:Casliber|Casliber]], [[User:Aza24|Aza24]].

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== Books & Bytes – Issue 55 ==

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== Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - March 2023 Newsletter ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">This is our twentyfifth newsletter, covering March 2023. This issue has news related to SDGs 3, 5, 10, 13, 15 and 16.<div style="column-count:2; column-width: 400px;">

'''Meetings'''
* Upcoming: [[m:Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/Next_meeting|User group meeting 2023-04-02]] (SDG all)
* Past: [[m:Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/Meeting_minutes_20230305|User group meeting 2023-03-05]] (SDG all)

'''Activities'''
* Ongoing: [[m:Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/365_climate_edits|365 climate edits]] (SDG 13)
* Upcoming: [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/03/30/join-the-wikiforhumanrights-campaign-and-contribute-knowledge-that-connects-human-rights-with-solutions-for-a-sustainable-future/ WikiForHumanRights] (SDG 10 & 13)
* Upcoming: April 19 - [[m:Translat-a-thon/NYC/2023|LaGuardia Community College Earth Day Translatathon with Casa de las Américas NYC]] (SDG 13)
* Upcoming: April 22 - [[w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Earth_Day_2023_Bushwick|Earth Day 2023 Edit-a-thon Environment of Brooklyn Focus with Sure We Can]] (SDG 13)
* Upcoming: April 23 - [[w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Earth_Day_Wiknic|Earth Day Wiknic NYC]] (SDG 13)
* Past: [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/February_2023/Contents/WMF_GLAM_report|Gender and culture related event to test image suggestions on Wikipedia]] (SDG 5)
* Past: [[m:Feminism_and_Folklore_2023|Feminism and Folklore 2023]] (SDG 5)
* Past: [[m:Edit_a_thon/artfeminism-edit-a-thon-for-nigerian-female-artists-2023|Art+Feminism edit-a-thon for Nigerian female artists]] (SDG 5)

'''News'''
* [https://wikiedu.org/blog/2023/03/08/putting-our-energy-into-wikipedia-as-climate-action/ Putting our energy into Wikipedia as climate action] (SDG 13)
* [https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2023/03/07/how-artfeminism-is-using-wikipedia-to-promote-equity-in-the-art-world/ How Art+Feminism is using Wikipedia to promote equity in the art world] (SDG 5)
* [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/February_2023/Contents/New_Zealand_report|Biodiversity Heritage Library and Wikidata]] (SDG 15)
* [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/February_2023/Contents/USA_report|Black history month and more]] (SDG 10)
* [https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2023/03/14/women-do-news-tackling-the-gender-divide-in-journalism-through-wikipedia/ Women Do News: Tackling the Gender Divide in Journalism Through Wikipedia] (SDG 5)
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/03/17/wiki-loves-earth-2023-is-starting/ Wiki Loves Earth 2023 is starting!] (SDG 15)
* [https://medium.com/@openheritagefoundation/the-quest-to-close-the-gender-gap-on-wikipedia-continues-five-year-anniversary-with-feminism-ebd7a3b3185e The Quest to Close the Gender Gap on Wikipedia Continues; Five-Year Anniversary with Feminism & Folklore] (SDG 5)
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/03/28/wikigap-malaysia-2023-empowering-women-in-indigenous-languages/ WikiGap Malaysia 2023: Empowering women in indigenous languages] (SDG 5)
* [https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/climate-crisis/wikipedia-has-a-climatetech-problem Wikipedia has a climatetech problem] (SDG 13)

'''New Wikidata properties'''
* [[d:Property:P11623|NCI Drug Dictionary ID]] (SDG 3)
* [[d:Property:P11649|Malaysia Federal Legislation act ID]] (SDG 16)
* [[d:Property:P11650|Moscow University Herbarium ID]] (SDG 15)
* [[d:Property:P11666|Norwegian Petroleum Directorate field ID]] (SDG 13)

'''Featured content'''
* English Wikipedia: [[w:en:List_of_Saxifragales_families|List of Saxifragales families]] (SDG 15)
* English Wikipedia: [[w:en:Red-throated_wryneck|Red-throated wryneck]] (SDG 15)

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Ourapteryx_yerburii_ssp._specimens_and_male_genitalia.jpg|Ourapteryx yerburii ssp. specimens and male genitalia (SDG 15)
Pterophorus_pentadactyla_-_Keila.jpg|Pterophorus pentadactyla (SDG 15)
Wood_duck_drake_%2886815%29.jpg|Wood duck drake (SDG 15)
Cardinal_%2886755%29.jpg|Cardinal (SDG 15)
Bunten_Kronwicke_%28Securigera_varia%29_Bl%C3%BCte-20200626-RM-173640.jpg|Bunten Kronwicke (Securigera varia) (SDG 15)
Neubrunn_Steinbruch_Blutrote_Heidelibelle_%28Sympetrum_sanguineum%29_8262082.jpg|Sympetrum sanguineum (SDG 15)
Boerenkrokus_%28Crocus_tommasinianus%29_28-02-2023_%28d.j.b.%29.jpg|Crocus tommasinianus (SDG 15)
Papaya_-_longitudinal_section_close-up_view.jpg|Papaya - longitudinal section close-up view (SDG 15)
Aphantopus_hyperantus_-_Keila.jpg|Aphantopus hyperantus (SDG 15)
Australian_Zebra_Finch_0A2A3013.jpg|Australian Zebra Finch (SDG 15)
Melospiza_melodia_JRVdH_03.jpg|Melospiza melodia (SDG 15)
Roadside_hawk_%28Rupornis_magnirostris_griseocauda%29_eating_speckled_racer_%28Drymobius_margaritiferus%29_Orange_Walk.jpg|Roadside hawk (Rupornis magnirostris griseocauda) eating speckled racer (Drymobius margaritiferus) (SDG 15)
Black_iguana_%28Ctenosaura_similis%29_Cayo.jpg|Black iguana (Ctenosaura similis) (SDG 15)
Cerastis_rubricosa_caterpillar_%28side_view%29_-_Keila.jpg|Cerastis rubricosa caterpillar (side view) (SDG 15)
Cerastis_rubricosa_caterpillar_%28dorsal_view%29_-_Keila.jpg|Cerastis rubricosa caterpillar (dorsal view) (SDG 15)
Fr%C3%BChlings-Knotenblume_%28Leucojum_vernum%29-20230220-RM-161056.jpg|Frühlings-Knotenblume (Leucojum vernum) (SDG 15)
Ocellated_turkey_%28Meleagris_ocellata%29_male_Peten.jpg|Ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) male (SDG 15)
Geoffroy%27s_spider_monkey_%28Ateles_geoffroyi_yucatanensis%29_Peten_2.jpg|Geoffroy's spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi yucatanensis) (SDG 15)
Bessen_van_een_Ophiopogon_planiscapus_%27Niger%27._28-02-2023._%28d.j.b%29.jpg|Ophiopogon planiscapus (SDG 15)
Protaetic_cuprea_ignicollis_2023-03-22_IZE-066.jpg|Protaetic cuprea ignicollis (SDG 15)
Monarch_butterflies_%28Danaus_plexippus_plexippus%29_Piedra_Herrada_2.jpg|Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus plexippus) (SDG 15)
Cepaea_nemoralis_Paarung-20230314-RM-110511.jpg|Cepaea nemoralis (SDG 15)
Wiesen_Pippau_%28Crepis_biennis%29-20220624-RM-123950.jpg|Crepis biennis (SDG 15)
Keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus sulfuratus) on foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) Cayo.jpg|Keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus sulfuratus) on foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) (SDG 15)
Trifolium_spadiceum_-_Niitv%C3%A4lja.jpg|Trifolium spadiceum (SDG 15)
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* 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.
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== WikiCup 2023 May newsletter ==

The second round of the 2023 WikiCup has now finished. Contestants needed to have scored 60 points to advance into round 3. Our top five scorers in round 2 all included a featured article among their submissions and each scored over 500 points. They were:

*{{flagicon|Byzantine Empire}} [[User:Iazyges|Iazyges]] (1040) with three FAs on [[Martinus (son of Heraclius)|Byzantine emperors]], and lots of bonus points.
*{{flagicon image|Royal standard of England (1406–1603).svg|link=Dual monarchy of England and France}} [[User:Unlimitedlead|Unlimitedlead]] (847), with three FAs on [[Government of Macedonia (ancient kingdom)|ancient history]], one GA and nine reviews.
*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]] (636), a WikiCup veteran, with one FA on the [[New Amsterdam Theatre]], four GAs and eleven DYKs
*{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Esperanto.svg|link=Esperanto}} [[User:BennyOnTheLoose|BennyOnTheLoose]] (553), a seasoned competitor, with one FA on [[1981 World Snooker Championship|snooker]], six GAs and seven reviews.
*{{flagicon|Germany}} [[user:FrB.TG|FrB.TG]] (525), with one FA, a Lady Gaga [[Telephone (song)|song]] and a mass of bonus points.

Other notable performances were put in by {{flagicon image|Transgender Pride flag.svg|link=Transgender}} [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]], {{flagicon image|Flag of Mars.svg|link=Mars}} [[User:Thebiguglyalien|Thebiguglyalien]], {{flagicon image|Cat in console.png}} [[User:MyCatIsAChonk|MyCatIsAChonk]], {{flagicon|Chicago}} [[User:PCN02WPS|PCN02WPS]], and {{flagicon|London}} [[User:AirshipJungleman29|AirshipJungleman29]].

So far contestants have achieved thirteen featured articles between them, one being a joint effort, and forty-nine good articles. The judges are pleased with the thorough reviews that are being performed, and have hardly had to reject any. As we enter the third round, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 2 but before the start of round 3 can be claimed in round 3. Remember too that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]]. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 08:14, 2 May 2023 (UTC)
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== Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - April 2023 Newsletter ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">This is our twenty-sixth newsletter, covering April 2023. This issue has news related to SDGs 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16.<div style="column-count:2; column-width: 400px;">

'''Meetings'''
* Upcoming: [[m:Wikimedians for Sustainable Development/Next meeting|User group meeting 2023-05-07]] (SDG all)
* Past: [[m:Wikimedians for Sustainable Development/Meeting minutes 20230402|User group meeting 2023-04-02]] (SDG all)

'''Activities'''
* Ongoing: [[m:Wikimedians_for_Sustainable_Development/365_climate_edits|365 climate edits]] (SDG 13)
* Ongoing: [[m:WikiForHumanRights/Join_the_Challenge|WikiForHumanRights 2023 International Writing Contest]] (SDG 13, 14, 6)
* Ongoing: [[m:WikiForHumanRights/Join_Community_Events|WikiForHumanRights 2023 local community events]] (SDG 13, 15, 14, 6)
* Ongoing: [[m:Wiki_Climate_Campus_Tour_Nigeria|WikiCampusTourNigeria Project]] (SDG 6, 13, 14, 15)
* Upcoming (and past): [[w:sv:Wikipedia:Skrivstuga/Kvinnor,_arkitektur_och_design|Women, architecture and design]] (SDG 5)
* Past: [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/March_2023/Contents/Albania_report|WikiGap Tirana 2023, Albania]] (SDG 5)
* Past: [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/March_2023/Contents/Brazil_report|BBC 100 women editathon]] (SDG 5)
* Past: [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/March_2023/Contents/Kosovo_report|WikiGAP in Prishtina]] (SDG 5)
* Past: [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/March_2023/Contents/Switzerland_report|15 Days of French women writers]] (SDG 5)
* Past: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/TSU_USF_Women%27s_History_Month_Wikipedia_Edit-a-thon|TSU USF Women's History Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon]] (SDG 5)
* Past: [[w:en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Smithsonian_AWHI/Meetup/Crafting_a_Better_Wikipedia:_Women_of_Color_in_the_Renwick_Gallery|Crafting a Better Wikipedia: Women of Color in the Renwick Gallery]] (SDG 5)

'''News'''
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/04/07/tuswug-s2e2-women-in-wiki/ TUSWUG S2E2: Women in Wiki] (SDG 5)
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/04/13/inaugural-edition-of-the-organizer-lab-awards-6-community-grants/ Inaugural edition of the organizer lab awards – 6 community grants] (SDG 5 & SDG 13)
* [https://wikiedu.org/blog/2023/03/29/bolstering-womens-voices-and-histories-on-wikipedia/ Bolstering women’s voices and histories on Wikipedia] (SDG 5)
* [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/March_2023/Contents/Brazil_report|A huge upload for biologists]] (SDG 15)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycPPBhuQPhs&ab_channel=WikimediaFoundation WikiForHumanRights 2023 Launch Webinar] (SDG 13, 14, 6)
* [[m:WikiForHumanRights/Organize|WikiForHumanRights 2023 and WMF Human Rights Team Online Safety Capacity Building for Organizers]] (SDG 13)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLBSSlrI2vo WikiForHummanRights 2023 and Let's Connect Capacity building on good practices for retention] (SDG 13)
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/04/20/living-through-a-triple-planetary-emergency-capturing-the-most-impactful-knowledge-to-weather-the-storm/ Living through a Triple Planetary Emergency: Capturing the Most Impactful Knowledge to Weather the Storm] (SDG 10 & SDG 13)
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/04/20/wikimedia-foundation-environmental-sustainability-report-for-2022/ Wikimedia Foundation Environmental Sustainability Report for 2022] (SDG 13)
* [[:File:Wikimedia_h%C3%A5llbarhetsrapport_2022.pdf|Wikimedia Sverige sustainability report 2022]] (in Swedish) (SDG 13)

'''Research'''
* [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/brv.12964 Hypotheses in urban ecology: building a common knowledge base] (SDG 15)

'''New Wikidata properties'''
* [[d:Property:P11698|student retention rate]] (SDG 4)
* [[d:Property:P11704|INEP ID]] (SDG 4) [51]
* [[d:Property:P11729|Kulturenvanteri.com ID]] (SDG 11)
* [[d:Property:P11747|holds diplomatic passport of]] (SDG 16)
* [[d:Property:P11741|SINTA affiliation ID]] (SDG 4)

'''Featured content'''
* English Wikipedia: [[w:en:List_of_afrosoricids|List of afrosoricids]] (SDG 15)
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Scarlet_macaw_%28Ara_macao_cyanopterus%29_Copan.jpg|Ara macao cyanopterus (SDG 15)
Leptura_quadrifasciata_female_-_Keila.jpg|Leptura quadrifasciata (SDG 15)
Bursa_lamarckii_01.jpg|Bursa lamarckii (SDG 15)
Scarlet_macaw_%28Ara_macao_cyanopterus%29_head_Copan.jpg|Ara macao cyanopterus (SDG 15)
Western_Bowerbird_0A2A0436.jpg|Chlamydera guttata (SDG 15)
White-breasted_nuthatch_%2826471%29.jpg|Sitta carolinensis (SDG 15)
Patzmannsdorf_-_K%C3%BCrbisfeld_mit_Pfarrkirche_und_Raiffeisen-Silo_in_Stronsdorf.jpg|Pumpkin field (SDG 2)
Cinnamon-bellied_flowerpiercer_%28Diglossa_baritula%29_male_on_Indian_shot_%28Canna_indica%29_Finca_El_Pilar.jpg|Diglossa baritula & Canna indica (SDG 15)
Knoppen_van_een_esdoorn_%28Acer_platanoides%29._03-04-2023_%28d.j.b.%29.jpg|Acer platanoides (SDG 15)
Cinnamon_hummingbird_%28Amazilia_rutila%29_in_flight_Los_Tarrales.jpg|Amazilia rutila (SDG 15)
Passion_fruits_-_whole_and_halved.jpg|Passiflora edulis (SDG 15)
Golden-fronted_%28Velasquez%27s%29_woodpecker_%28Melanerpes_aurifrons%29_male_Copan.jpg|Melanerpes aurifrons (SDG 15)
Argiope_spider_female_adult_on_her_web_dorsal_view_black_background_Don_Det_Laos.jpg|Argiope versicolor (SDG 15)
Daslook._Allium_ursinum%2C_zwellende_bloemknop._18-04-2022_%28actm.%29_04.jpg|Allium ursinum (SDG 15)
Fallen_leaf_of_Platanus_x_hispanica_%281%29.jpg|Platanus x hispanica (SDG 15)
Thymelicus_lineola_underside_-_Keila.jpg|Thymelicus lineola (SDG 15)
Japanse_esdoorn_%28Acer_palmatum%29_03-04-2023_%28d.j.b.%29.jpg|Acer palmatum (SDG 15) [38]
Common_kestrel_%28Falco_tinnunculus%29_female_%28IMGP1648r2-DNA%29.jpg|Falco tinnunculus (SDG 15) [39]
California_sea_lion_nap_time_in_La_Jolla_%2870474%29.jpg|Zalophus californianus (SDG 15) [40]
Bladknop_van_een_esdoorn_%28Acer%29._13-04-2023_%28d.j.b.%29_01.jpg|Acer pseudoplatanus (SDG 15)
Tamarind_fruits_%28Tamarindus_indica_%27Si_Thong%27%29.jpg|Tamarindus indica (SDG 15)
White_leucistic_squirrel_with_a_peanut_%2885668%29.jpg|Sciurus carolinensis (SDG 15) [43]
Fork-tailed_flycatcher_%28Tyrannus_savana_monachus%29_in_flight_Cayo.jpg|Tyrannus savana monachus (SDG 15)
Rapa_incurva_01.jpg|Rapa incurva (SDG 15)
Arboreal_stingless_bee_nest_%28Trigona_sp.%29_Flores.jpg|Trigona sp. (SDG 15)
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* 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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== Books & Bytes – Issue 56 ==

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Issue 56, March – April 2023
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* New partner:
** Perlego
* Library access tips and tricks
* Spotlight: EveryBookItsReader

<big>'''[[:m:The Wikipedia Library/Newsletter/March-April_2023|Read the full newsletter]]'''</big>
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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:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] {{hlist|class=inline
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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 Core Contest winners announced ==

The winners of the 2023 [[WP:The Core Contest|The Core Contest]] are announced 🎉. We had an amazing set of improvements this year, and the judges ({{noping|Femke}}, {{noping|Aza24}} and {{noping|Casliber}}) would like to thank everybody who joined and congratulate the winners.

* First place goes to {{noping|Buidhe}} for improving [[The Holocaust]]; very core, highly relevant; their work on bringing geographical balance to the article puts the topic in a whole different light. We also commend improvements to sourcing and prose
* A close second place goes to {{noping|Phlsph7}} for improving [[Education]] from an unstructured jumble into a well-sourced piece of instruction
* Third prize goes to {{noping|Johnbod}} for improving [[Donatello]], a near five-fold expansion with great sourcing and fantastic imagery
* A tie for fourth place goes to {{noping|Thebiguglyalien}} for improving [[Crime]], for a strong improvement in sourcing
* A tie for fifth place goes to {{noping|Sammielh}} for [[International law]], improved by converting contextless listicles into a proper sourced prose

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==[[:Category:Religious groups in Trinidad and Tobago]] has been nominated for deletion==

<div class="floatleft" style="margin-bottom:0">[[File:Ambox warning orange.svg|48px|alt=|link=]]</div>[[:Category:Religious groups in Trinidad and Tobago]] has been nominated for deletion. A discussion is taking place to decide whether this proposal complies with the [[Wikipedia:Categorization|categorization]] guidelines. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at '''[[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2023 June 22#Category:Religious groups in Trinidad and Tobago|the category's entry]]''' on the [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion|categories for discussion]] page.<!-- Template:Cfd-notify--> Thank you. [[User:Estopedist1|Estopedist1]] ([[User talk:Estopedist1|talk]]) 10:30, 22 June 2023 (UTC)

== Administrators' newsletter – July 2023 ==

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

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:[[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]]
|[[Special:PermanentLink/1157946362#Wikipedia:Inactive administrators/2023#June 2023|Yannismarou]]
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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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== WikiCup 2023 July newsletter ==

The third round of the 2023 WikiCup has come to an end. The 16 users who made it to the fourth round had at least 175 points. Our top scorers in round 3 were:

*{{flagicon image|Flag of Mars.svg|link=Mars}} [[User:Thebiguglyalien|Thebiguglyalien]], with 919 points from a featured article on [[Frances Cleveland]] as well as five good articles and many reviews,
*{{flagicon image|Royal standard of England (1406–1603).svg|link=Dual monarchy of England and France}} [[User:Unlimitedlead|Unlimitedlead]], with 862 points from a high-scoring featured articles on [[Henry II of England]] and numerous reviews,
*{{flagicon|Byzantine Empire}} [[User:Iazyges|Iazyges]], with 560 points from a high-scoring featured article on [[Tiberius III]].

Contestants achieved 11 featured articles, 2 featured lists, 47 good articles, 72 featured or good article reviews, over 100 DYKs and 40 ITN appearances. As always, any content promoted after the end of round 3 but before the start of round 4 can be claimed in round 4. Please also remember that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them. When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met. Please also remember that all submissions must meet core Wikipedia policies, regardless of the review process.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]) and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]). [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 15:18, 8 July 2023 (UTC)
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== Books & Bytes – Issue 57 ==

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* Suggestion improvements
* Favorite collections tips
* Spotlight: Promoting Nigerian Books and Authors

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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: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: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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== Tried to ping you to T344209 ==

But it didn’t link your name at Phab, could’ve sworn you used this id there. Anyway, please see {{phab|T344209}}. Cheers, [[User:Mathglot|Mathglot]] ([[User talk:Mathglot|talk]]) 07:52, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

== WikiProject Tree of Life Newsletter Issue 21 ==


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{{icon|FA}} ''[[Australiformis]]'' by {{noping|Mattximus}}<br />
{{icon|FA}} [[Rodrigues night heron]] by {{noping|FunkMonk}}<br />
{{icon|FA}} ''[[Titanis]]'' by {{noping|Augustios Paleo}}<br />
{{icon|FL}} [[List of lorisoids]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|FL}} [[List of storks]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Brontosaurus]]'' by {{noping|Augustios Paleo}}, reviewed by {{noping|The Morrison Man}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Eukaryote]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}, reviewed by {{noping|Fritzmann2002}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Stramenopile]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}, reviewed by {{noping|Fritzmann2002}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Titanoboa]]'' by {{noping|Augustios Paleo}}, reviewed by {{noping|SilverTiger12}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Antarctopelta]]'' by {{noping|Augustios Paleo}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Anna Blackburne]] by {{noping|Kusma}}, reviewed by {{noping|Etriusus}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Anomochilus leonardi]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Amitchell125}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Nyctibatrachus manalari]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Sammi Brie}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Mimodactylus]]'' by {{noping|FunkMonk}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Nyctibatrachus major]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Etriusus}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Anomochilus weberi]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Etriusus}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Plant]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}, reviewed by {{noping|Cessaune}}<br />
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{{icon|FAC}} ''[[Ohmdenosaurus]]'' by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|FAC}} [[Polar bear]] by {{noping|LittleJerry}}<br />
{{icon|FAC}} ''[[Mimodactylus]]'' by {{noping|FunkMonk}}<br />
{{icon|FLC}} [[List of cercopithecoids]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|FLC}} [[List of tapaculos]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Klallamornis]]'' by {{noping|Larrayal}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Hypericum perforatum]]'' by {{noping|Fritzmann2002}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Holozoa]] by {{noping|Snoteleks}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Teloschistaceae]] by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Carcharodontosaurus]]'' by {{noping|Augustios Paleo}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Nyctibatrachus radcliffei]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GTC}} ''[[Anomochilus]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}
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This month has seen an incredible amount of activity creating high quality content, with 3 FAs, 3 FACs, and a veritable flood of GAs and GANs, not to mention the FLs and FLCs. To help maintain this high level of activity going forward, WikiProject Tree of Life is starting [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Tree of Life/Contest|a new monthly rolling contest]], inspired by [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Contest|the contest]] run by WikiProject Military History. This contest should hopefully help incentivize editors to contribute in ways that are less daunting than writing articles that are GA and FA-quality. Even improving articles from stub to start class, or helping other editors by reviewing their work at GAN, FAC, or FLC, gets you points, with bonus points for articles with especially high page views. Make sure to participate in any way you can, and help improve the 'pedia while having fun and winning Barnstars!

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* ... that [[Orca|orcas]] have been '''[[Iberian orca attacks|teaching each other to attack boats]]'''? (August 2)
* ... that '''''[[Ameles decolor]]''''' has one of the most complex mating rituals of any [[Mantis|praying mantis]]? (August 4)
* ... that '''[[Nerodia clarkii|salt marsh snakes]]''' ''(examples pictured)'' drink only rainwater? (August 6)
* ... that by 1967, staff at the [[Home Office]] were told not to feed '''[[Peta (cat)|Peta]]''' morsels of food as she had become "inordinately fat"? (August 8)
* ... that the [[Perigynium|perigynia]] of the '''[[Carex pauciflora|few-flowered sedge]]''' spring outward when brushed against? (August 16)
* ... that three '''[[Golfballia ambusta|burnt golf balls]]''' are preserved at [[Kew Gardens]] as a "rare [[Fungus|fungal]] species"? (August 19)
* ... that the chemicals responsible for the '''[[smell of freshly cut grass]]''' are a [[Plant defense against herbivory|plant defense mechanism]]? (August 20)
* ... that the [[Blackburnian warbler]] ''(example pictured)'' is named after '''[[Anna Blackburne]]''', who provided specimens to [[Thomas Pennant]]? (August 22)
* ... that '''''[[Tylocephale]]''''' possibly used their domed skulls to fight one another? (August 24)
* ... that [[John Cleese]] once called '''[[Olivia Benson (cat)|Olivia Benson]]''' "the weirdest cat I've ever seen in my life"? (August 25)
* ... that [[Winston Churchill]] was often portrayed as a bulldog ''(pictured)'', but '''[[Winston Churchill's pets|his personal pet dog]]''' during the Second World War was a poodle? (August 25)
* ... that a report by the philosopher '''[[Jonathan Birch (philosopher)|Jonathan Birch]]''' and colleagues led to [[Cephalopod|cephalopods]] and [[Decapoda|decapods]] being recognised as [[Sentience|sentient]] under the UK's [[Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022|Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act]]? (August 27)
* ... that '''[[Mike Wingfield]]''' named a fungus after his first grandchild, Rachel? (August 27)
* ... that depending on who you ask, an '''[[Anomochilus|anomochilid]]''' could be a dwarf or a giant? (August 28)

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

*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]], with 2173 points topping the scores, gained mainly from a featured article, 38 good articles and 9 DYKs. He was followed by
*{{flagicon image|Transgender Pride flag.svg|link=Transgender}} [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]], with 1575 points, gained mainly from a featured article, 28 good articles and 50 good article reviews. Close behind was
*{{flagicon image|Flag of Mars.svg|link=Mars}} [[User:Thebiguglyalien|Thebiguglyalien]], with 1535 points mainly gained from a featured article, 15 good articles, 26 good article reviews and lots of bonus points.

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

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

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== WikiProject Tree of Life Newsletter Issue 22 ==

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{{icon|FL}} [[List of cercopithecoids]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|FL}} [[List of tapaculos]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FA}} [[Polar bear]] by {{noping|Little Jerry}}<br />
{{icon|FA}} ''[[Ohmdenosaurus]]'' by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Amargatitanis]]'' by {{noping|Augustios Paleo}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Teloschistaceae]] by {{noping|Esculenta}}, reviewed by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Holozoa]] by {{noping|Snoteleks}}, reviewed by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Ashy flycatcher]] by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Nyctibatrachus radcliffei]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Carcharodontosaurus]]'' by {{noping|Augustios Paleo}}, reviewed by {{noping|SilverTiger12}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Life]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Apatosaurinae]] by {{noping|Augustios Paleo}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Hypericum perforatum]]'' by {{noping|Fritzmann2002}}, reviewed by {{noping|Femke}}<br />
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{{icon|FAC}} [[Mountain pigeon]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FLC}} [[List of hominoids]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|FLC}} [[List of cranes]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FLC}} [[List of tarsiiformes]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Lycorma meliae]]'' by {{noping|Etriusus}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Aristonectes]]'' by {{noping|Amirani1746}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Animal echolocation]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Hyalospheniidae]] by {{noping|Snoteleks}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Buellia frigida ]]'' by {{noping|Snoteleks}}<br />
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The first edition of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Tree of Life/Contest|our new monthly contest]] had perhaps a little less participation than I hoped for, but it still resulted in a huge amount of content work, mainly focussed on de-stubbing articles on little-known species, although we did also see two GAs for [[Holozoa]] and ''[[Hypericum perforatum]]''. Overall, over 60 articles were improved, with most going from stubs or redlinks to fully fleshed out articles. The winner this month was {{noping|Simongraham}}, who improved 21 articles about spiders, mainly to B and C class, and racked up 70 points, over twice the next highest. Hopefully, we'll continue to see such great work next month, with even more participants and even more articles improved.
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<small>Also anyone who wants to help coordinate the contest can just drop by at [[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Tree of Life/Contest|the talk page]], I really need help.</small>

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{{main page image/DYK|image=Phallichthys amates male.png|caption=Male ''Phallichthys'' fish}}<br />
{{main page image/DYK|image=Mimodactylus in life.png|caption=''Mimodactylus'' reconstruction}}<br />
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* ... that with all known '''[[Palaeorehniidae|Palae­orehniidae]]''' fossils ''(example pictured)'' being incomplete, the relationships of the family are uncertain? (September 2)
* ... that butterfly collector '''[[Ian Heslop]]''' was once required to supervise an execution? (September 3)
* ... that the '''[[Munich Mouser]]''', [[Neville Chamberlain]]'s pet, and '''[[Nelson (cat)|Nelson]]''', [[Winston Churchill]]'s pet, had a rivalry during World War II? (September 6)
* ... that '''''[[Phallichthys|Phal­lich­thys]]''''' (literally 'penis fish') species are so called because the males ''(example pictured)'' have "comparatively huge" sex appendages? (September 8)
* ... that '''[[Phallichthys amates|merry widows]]''' like soft bottoms? (September 10)
* ... that '''''[[Mimodactylus]]''''' ''(reconstruction pictured)'' is the first complete pterosaur from the Afro-Arabian continent? * ... that small '''''[[Poecilia gillii]]''''' males have longer [[Fish fin#reproduction|sex organs]] than larger males, to facilitate mating with females that flee from them? (September 12)
* ... that the '''[[Phallichthys tico|dwarf merry widow]]''' is not very brave? (September 13)
* ... that '''[[Poecilia chica|dwarf mollies]]''' hit rock bottom when they grow up? (September 14)
* ... that the [[Siberian crane]] is considered more threatened than the [[whooping crane]], despite '''[[List of cranes|there being an estimated ten times more of them]]'''? (September 15)
* ... that one way to tell the [[African dusky flycatcher]] apart from the '''[[ashy flycatcher]]''' ''(example pictured)'' is that the former is "cuter"? (September 18)
* ... that the spiky inedible grass '''''[[Triodia scintillans]]''''' tastes like salt and vinegar chips? (September 19)
* ... that the '''[[Poecilia catemaconis|bicolor molly]]''' inevitably goes off the deep end in adulthood? (September 27)
* ... that the '''[[Waitangiroto Nature Reserve]]''' is the only known nesting area for the [[eastern great egret]] in New Zealand? (September 28)

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== WikiProject Tree of Life Newsletter Issue 23 ==


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;Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!
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{{icon|FA}} ''[[Mimodactylus]]'' by {{noping|FunkMonk}}<br />
{{icon|FA}} [[Mountain pigeon]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FL}} [[List of tarsiiformes]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|FL}} [[List of hominoids]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|FL}} [[List of cranes]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FL}} [[Outline of lichens]] by {{noping|MeegsC}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Lycorma meliae]]'' by {{noping|Etriusus}}, reviewed by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Oak]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}, reviewed by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Animal echolocation]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}, reviewed by {{noping|Primium}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Elke Mackenzie]] by {{noping|Esculenta}}, reviewed by {{noping|Moriwen}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Dwarf pufferfish]] by {{noping|Primium}}, reviewed by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Hyalospheniidae]] by {{noping|Snoteleks}}, reviewed by {{noping|An anonymous username, not my real name}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Paroedura maingoka]]'' by {{noping|Olmagon}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
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{{icon|FAC}} ''[[Hypericum sechmenii]]'' by {{noping|Fritzmann2002}}<br />
{{icon|FAC}} [[Teloschistaceae]] by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|FAC}} ''[[Nyctibatrachus major]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FLC}} [[List of sunbirds]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FLC}} [[List of platyrrhines]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Handicap principle]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Slime mold]] by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Punctelia]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Pulchrocladia retipora]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Anaptychia ciliaris]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko]] by {{noping|Olmagon}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Zavodovski Island]] by {{noping|Jo-Jo Eumerus}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Chrysothrix chlorina]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Wood-pasture hypothesis]] by {{noping|AndersenAnders}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} [[Mammalian kidney]] by {{noping|D6194c-1cc}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Lepas testudinata]]'' by {{noping|Etriusus}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Teratoscincus roborowskii]]'' by {{noping|Olmagon}}<br />
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{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:100%; background:#b6ecd0;"
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The second edition of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Tree of Life/Contest|our monthly contest]] was even better than the last month, with 80 articles improved spanning the entire tree of life. The winner this month was {{noping|Quetzal1964}}, who contributed to 47 articles, mainly relating to [[marine fish]], and racked up 81 points in the process. In second place was {{noping|simongraham}}, who got 60 points from 14 articles on various species of [[jumping spider]]s. {{noping|simongraham}} is still at the top of our overall standings, with 130 points, and {{noping|Quetzal1964}}'s close behind on 108. The November edition of the contest is now open: feel free to drop by and participate if you work on any TOL-related articles this month.

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{{main page image/DYK|image=Lycorma Meliae.png|caption=''Lycorma meliae''}}
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* ... that the '''[[Aquilegia sibirica|Siberian columbine]]''' has been [[Hybrid (biology)|crossed]] with another species in the genus ''[[Aquilegia]]'' to determine the gene behind the genus's [[Nectar spur|nectar spurs]]? (October 2)
* ... that the '''[[Poecilia kykesis|swordtail molly]]''' ''(examples pictured)'' and the '''[[Poecilia petenensis|Petén molly]]''' have been named and renamed so often, one even ending up with the other's name at one point, that the swordtail molly's current [[Binomial nomenclature|scientific name]] means 'confusion'? (October 8)
* ... that the early big cat '''''[[Pachypanthera]]''''' may have weighed as much as 142 kilograms (313 lb) and had teeth similar to a hyena's? (October 9)
* ... that ancient Greek philosopher [[Xenophon]] thought the '''[[alopekis]]''' was part dog, part fox? (October 11)
* ... that the [[Tettigoniidae|katydid]]-like fossil '''''[[Republicopteron|Republicopteron douseae]]''''' possibly could not sing? (October 12)
* ... that a '''''[[Brontosaurus]]''''' stamp led to the [[United States Postal Service]] being accused of "fostering scientific illiteracy"? (October 16)
* ... that the wings of '''''[[Lycorma meliae]]''''' ''(example pictured)'' undergo multiple color changes throughout their lives? (October 16)
* ... that the three-toed species of '''''[[Diplobune]]''''' ''(fossils pictured)'' were mammals of the order of "[[Artiodactyl|even-toed ungulates]]"? (October 17)
* ... that although fossils of the extinct mammal '''''[[Asiavorator]]''''' were first found in 1922, the genus was not named until 73 years later, in 1995? (October 18)
* ... that in aquariums, the '''[[humpbacked limia]]''' is known to cannibalise the young? (October 21)
* ... that '''''[[Hypericum perforatum]]''''' was a common component of [[Classical antiquity|classical]] cure-all concoctions called [[Theriac|theriacs]]? (October 21)
* ... that Aristotle classified living things based on whether they had a "sensitive soul" or, like '''[[Plant|plants]]''', only a "vegetative soul"? (October 22)
* ... that in June 2022, a neurosurgeon found '''[[Ophidascaris robertsi|a roundworm]]''' in someone's brain? (October 23)
* ... that '''[[Pathogenic microorganisms in frozen environments|ancient permafrost can preserve viable microorganisms]]''', some of which contain [[Antimicrobial resistance|antibiotic-resistance]] genes that may be transferred to modern [[bacteria]]? (October 27)
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== WikiCup 2023 November newsletter ==

The '''WikiCup''' is a marathon rather than a sprint and all those reaching the final round have been involved in the competition for the last ten months, improving Wikipedia vastly during the process. After all this hard work, {{flagicon|Delaware}} [[User:BeanieFan11|BeanieFan11]] has emerged as the 2023 winner and the '''WikiCup Champion'''. The finalists this year were:-

*{{flagicon|Delaware}} [[User:BeanieFan11|BeanieFan11]] with 2582 points
*{{flagicon image|Flag of Mars.svg|link=Mars}} [[User:Thebiguglyalien|Thebiguglyalien]] with 1615 points
*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]] with 1518 points
*{{flagicon image|Cat in console.png}} [[User:MyCatIsAChonk|MyCatIsAChonk]] with 1012 points
*{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Esperanto.svg|link=Esperanto}} [[User:BennyOnTheLoose|BennyOnTheLoose]] with 974 points
*{{flagicon|London}} [[User:AirshipJungleman29|AirshipJungleman29]] with 673 points
*{{flagicon image|Transgender Pride flag.svg|link=Transgender}} [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]] with 520 points
*{{flagicon image|Royal standard of England (1406–1603).svg|link=Dual monarchy of England and France}} [[User:Unlimitedlead|Unlimitedlead]] with 5 points

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's WikiCup, whether they made it to the final round or not, and particular congratulations to the newcomers to the competition, some of whom did very well. Wikipedia has benefitted greatly from the quality creations, expansions and improvements made, and the numerous reviews performed. All those who reached the final round will win awards. The following special awards will be made based on high performance in particular areas of content creation and review. Awards will be handed out in the next few days.

*{{flagicon image|Royal standard of England (1406–1603).svg|link=Dual monarchy of England and France}} [[User:Unlimitedlead|Unlimitedlead]] wins the featured article prize, for 7 FAs in total including 3 in round 2.
*{{flagicon image|Cat in console.png}} [[User:MyCatIsAChonk|MyCatIsAChonk]] wins the featured list prize, for 5 FLs in total.
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]] wins the featured topic prize, for a 6-article featured topic in round 4.
*{{flagicon image|Cat in console.png}} [[User:MyCatIsAChonk|MyCatIsAChonk]] wins the featured picture prize, for 6 FPs in total.
*{{flagicon|Delaware}} [[User:BeanieFan11|BeanieFan11]] wins the good article prize, for 75 GAs in total, including 61 in the final round.
*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]] wins the good topic prize, for a 41-article good topic in the final round.
*{{flagicon|Berkelland}} [[User:LunaEatsTuna|LunaEatsTuna]] wins the GA reviewer prize, for 70 GA reviews in round 1.
*{{flagicon image|Cat in console.png}} [[User:MyCatIsAChonk|MyCatIsAChonk]] wins the FA reviewer prize, for 66 FA reviews in the final round.
*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]] wins the DYK prize, for 49 did you know articles in total.
*{{flagicon|Ukraine}} [[User:Muboshgu|Muboshgu]] wins the ITN prize, for 46 in the news articles in total.

The WikiCup has run every year since 2007. With the 2023 contest now concluded, I will be standing down as a judge due to real life commitments, so I hope that another editor will take over running the competition. Please get in touch if you are interested. Next year's competition will hopefully begin on 1 January 2024. You are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2024 signups|sign up to participate]]''' in the contest; the WikiCup is open to all Wikipedians, both novices and experienced editors. It only remains to congratulate our worthy winners once again and thank all participants for their involvement! <small>(If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].)</small> [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]]. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:51, 5 November 2023 (UTC)
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* 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]].

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* 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.

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== Reference library project ==

Hi, Ian. I wanted to share something with you about a shared references project that I've been working on for a little while. At the end of this message, I'll have a question which you might be uniquely placed to help with. This project is not yet ready for prime-time, but it involves an idea I have of extending the concept of [[WP:NAMEDREFS|shared, named references]] by generalizing it to allow sharing the same citation across different articles via a repository of common, reusable references, which I call a "reference library" (or, "ref lib", for short).

If workable, I think there would be plenty of advantages to this idea: it would go a long way towards promoting [[WP:V|Verifiability]] by allowing those editors with strong citation writing skills to create libraries of citations in Wikipedia citation template format of high-quality sources, all properly filled out, and expose them to everyone, so that other editors could just pick them up at a central location, instead of having to reinvent the wheel, finding or recreating the same citations for different articles in the same topic area. Editors with less developed citation-writing skills (or unable or unwilling to create or hunt them down) could just grab citations ready-made from the reference library about their topic. There would be plenty of other benefits, not least of which is bringing quality citations to the attention of editors who didn't know about them (sort of like browsing the stacks at a library), as well as saving the project collectively a lot of time: when I work on a new article, hunting down references and writing the citations for them is a big part of it (40% of time spent, perhaps?). Wouldn't it be great to just be able to find great citations for sterling sources pre-made and pre-vetted at a specified location, containing a reference library already populated with numerous high-quality citations all ready to go?

That's the elevator pitch, and my prototype is at {{tl|Reflib}}. The template currently powers libraries in three article domains: [[Template:Reflib/Ancient seafaring|Ancient seafaring]], [[Template:Reflib/French criminal law|French criminal law]], and [[Template:Reflib/Vichy France|Vichy France]], so you don't actually have to copy any citations out of the library to your article (although you could do that, too), you just transclude them by name via the template. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:WhatLinksHere?target=Template%3AReflib&namespace=0 About a dozen articles] currently source citations from the three ref libs currently. To see some examples of articles currently using Reflib, look at the "Works cited" section of [[Ships of ancient Rome#Works cited|Ships of ancient Rome]], or [[Glossary of French criminal law#Works cited|Glossary of French criminal law]]. I'd like to increase the number of ref libs to about a dozen libraries before bringing this to VPM or some central location, and my question for you relates to finding new topic areas that would be a good fit for a ref lib.

I thought you would be an ideal person to ask, based on your experience over a wide number of topics because of your experience with Wiki Ed. A good topic area, would be one undergoing growth (new articles or expanded articles), or expected to grow, in which the new or expanded articles are likely to have overlapping references that could be reused in two or more articles belonging to the topic. An ideal topic area, would be one which already has a couple of good "anchor articles" which are full of references, but is "missing" lots of potential new articles (lots of redlinks is a good sign). (Think by analogy, of a new mall with a couple of "anchor stores" open, but with most of the smaller boutique-y mall stores still empty and being set up.) A nav template with lots of red links (like {{tl|French criminal law}}{{thinspace}}) is a strong indicator that there is a topic area undergoing expansion, or in need of expansion, and that might be a good fit for Reflib. (That topic area became the first ref lib.)

(By contrast, a poor topic area might be one that is very mature, with little activity going on. Even in this case, a ref lib could be set up and the articles retrofitted to use {{tl|Reflib}}, but if everything is already cited and working and there's little going on in the area, there's no particular time-saving or ref-expansion benefit to be had. Another poor topic area for Reflib, would be one where all the articles in the topic area, even if related, hardly ever share any references; Covid developments by country might be an example, where the references would be newspapers from different countries, maybe with a few shared UN or CDC links, but mostly completely disjoint sets of newspaper or journal citations.)

I hope I haven't completely snowed you under hitting you with this out of the blue, but I'm excited about this topic, and I think it could bring great productivity and verifiability benefits to Wikipedia if widely adopted, and I'm eager to expand the number of reference libraries and thought you could point me to some good topic areas I might look at. If some Wiki Ed courses are looking to create or expand articles in some topic area, that might be a good fit. Anyway, let me know what you think in general about the idea, and also if you can point me to some new topic areas that could benefit from a new ref lib. Thanks, [[User:Mathglot|Mathglot]] ([[User talk:Mathglot|talk]]) 04:58, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

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== WikiProject Tree of Life Newsletter Issue 24 ==


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{{icon|FA}} ''[[Hypericum sechmenii]]'' by {{noping|Fritzmann2002}}<br />
{{icon|FA}} ''[[Nyctibatrachus major]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|FL}} [[List of platyrrhines]] by {{noping|PresN}}<br />
{{icon|FL}} [[List of gymnosperm families]] by {{noping|Dank}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Varroa destructor]]'' by {{noping|KoA}}, reviewed by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Lepas testudinata]]'' by {{noping|Etriusus}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Island bronze-naped pigeon]] by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|SilverTiger12}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Placidium arboreum]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}, reviewed by {{noping|SilverTiger12}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Orange-billed lorikeet]] by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Spinular night frog]] by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|An anonymous username, not my real name}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Crested cuckoo-dove]] by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Femke}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Aristonectes]]'' by {{noping|Amirani1746}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko]] by {{noping|Olmagon}}, reviewed by {{noping|Etriusus}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Femoral gland]] by {{noping|Esculenta}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Ameerega munduruku]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Snowy plover]] by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}, reviewed by {{noping|SilverTiger12}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Crested cuckoo-dove]] by {{noping|AryKun}}, reviewed by {{noping|Grungaloo}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} [[Wood-pasture hypothesis]] by {{noping|AndersenAnders}}, reviewed by {{noping|Chiswick Chap}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Hypericum bupleuroides]]'' by {{noping|Fritzmann2002}}, reviewed by {{noping|Etriusus}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Teratoscincus roborowskii]]'' by {{noping|Olmagon}}, reviewed by {{noping|Esculenta}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Pulchrocladia retipora]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}, reviewed by {{noping|Etriusus}}<br />
{{icon|GA}} ''[[Anaptychia ciliaris]]'' by {{noping|Esculenta}}, reviewed by {{noping|Jens Lallensack}}<br />
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{{icon|FLC}} [[List of birds of Bouvet Island]] by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Laomaki]]'' by {{noping|An anonymous username, not my real name}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Nyctibatrachus robinmoorei]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Nyctibatrachus sabarimalai]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Nyctibatrachus mewasinghi]]'' by {{noping|AryKun}}<br />
{{icon|GAN}} ''[[Eucalyptus gomphocephala]]'' by {{noping|Hughesdarren}}<br />
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The third edition of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Tree of Life/Contest|our monthly contest]] saw {{noping|Quetzal1964}} win for the second month in a row, scoring 68 points from 39 articles about a variety of marine fishes. In second place for the month is {{noping|Olmagon}}, who scored 45 points from 10 articles on extinct crustaceans and geckoes. In the overall standings, {{noping|Quetzal1964}} leapfrogged over {{noping|simongraham}} into first place, with 176 points from 109 articles; {{noping|simongraham}} is now in second place with 136 points from 37 articles. The December edition of the contest is now open: feel free to drop by and participate if you work on any TOL-related articles this month.

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* ... that a variety of the '''[[Connecticut field pumpkin]]''' is known as "the original commercial jack-o'-lantern pumpkin"? (November 1)
* ... that insects not only destroyed the personal plant collection of '''[[John Hunter Thomas]]''', but also [[Medetera#aberrans|bear his name]]? (November 3)
* ... that '''[[life]]''' exists in every part of the [[biosphere]], from the deepest parts of the ocean ''(bacterium pictured)'' to altitudes of up to 64 km (40 miles) in the atmosphere? (November 6)
* ... that '''''[[Sivapardus]]''''' was larger than a leopard, smaller than a lion, and had a face like a cheetah? (November 7)
* ... that '''[[Lillian V. Holdeman Moore]]''' identified a spike in hydrogen-gas-producing bacteria in [[Skylab]] astronauts? (November 8)
* ... that [[Euglossini|euglossine bees]] distribute the seeds of '''[[Vanilla odorata|vanilla tlatepusco]]'''? (November 11)
* ... that in 1822, the [[Paleogene]] mammal '''''[[Anoplotherium|Anop­lo­therium commune]]''''' ''(reconstruction pictured)'' was the first fossil species to be subjected to a [[Endocast|brain cast]] study? (November 12)
* ... that the '''[[island bronze-naped pigeon]]''' is a popular food at bars and parties on [[São Tomé]]? (November 12)
* ... that '''[[Pedicularis groenlandica|little pink elephants]]''' are [[Parasitic plant|parasitic]]? (November 12)
* ... that the gecko '''''[[Paroedura maingoka]]''''' ''(pictured)'' imitates venomous scorpions to discourage predators? (November 13)
* ... that the scenic fields of '''[[Wyethia amplexicaulis|northern wyethia]]''' ''(pictured)'' found in the western United States are sometimes a sign that an area has been [[Overgrazing|overgrazed]]? (November 15)
* ... that a '''[[Sounds of North American Frogs|1950s album of frog calls]]''' developed a cult following? (November 15)
* ... that at a maximum [[Fish measurement|standard length]] of roughly 2 cm (0.8 in), '''[[dwarf pufferfish]]''' are some of the smallest pufferfish in the world? (November 18)
* ... that the authors of '''''[[The Neanderthals Rediscovered]]''''' learned that their book proposal had been accepted on the same day they took their twin sons home from hospital? (November 20)
* ... that hatchling '''[[Balkan terrapin|Balkan terrapins]]''' are only 3 to 4 centimetres (1.2 to 1.6 in) in length, while adults ''(example pictured)'' can grow as long as 25 cm (9.8 in)? (November 21)
* ... that '''[[Kinetotroph|organisms could harvest kinetic energy]]''' to survive? (November 22)
* ... that pollution in rivers scatters [[far-red light]], making it harder for plants like '''''[[Noveloa]]''''' to [[Germination|germinate]]? (November 23)
* ... that many '''[[Hyalospheniidae|hyalospheniid amoebae]]''' ''(example pictured)'' construct shells by stealing mineralized particles from the shells of their prey? (November 28)
* ... that '''[[Felis wenzensis|an ancient wildcat species]]''' is known only from a part of the jaw of a single animal discovered in Poland? (November 29)

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* 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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== Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - September 2024 Newsletter ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">This is our thirty-fifth newsletter. This issue has news related to SDG 13.<div style="column-count:2; column-width: 400px;">

; User group news
* [[m:Wikimedians for Sustainable Development/Meeting minutes 20240915|User group meeting held in September on strategy for the group]]

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* [[m:Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2024/Submissions/Building a sustainable Wikimedia movement: A contribution from the CEE region|Building a sustainable Wikimedia movement: A contribution from the CEE region]], presentation at CEE meeting. ([https://www.youtube.com/live/iB3KNFtA4xI?t=6739 YouTube])
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/09/30/all-about-wiki-green-conference-2024/ All About Wiki-Green Conference 2024] (SDG 13)

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* Course: [https://wikiedu.org/courses/global-approaches-to-climate-finance-4/ Global Approaches to Climate Finance] by WikiEdu (SDG 13)

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WikiProject Cricket's annual newsletter titled '''''The Stump Sapient''''' is slated to be launched in December 2024. Following is a list of things that are to be included in the newsletter. Your contribution by editing the newsletter is appreciated.
* '''Project news''': Project news from [[WP:CRIC]] including the list of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Cricket/Awards|Awards]] presented in 2024 and the final results of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Cricket/Contests|Contests]] held in 2024.
* '''Article news''': Article news from [[WP:CRIC]] including list of [[WP:FAC|FAC]], [[WP:FLC|FLC]], [[WP:FPC|FPC]], [[WP:PR|PR]], [[WP:GAN|GAN]], [[WP:ITN|ITN]], [[WP:ITNRD|RD]] etc. from 2024.
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[[Wikipedia:Administrators' newsletter|News and updates for administrators]] from the past month (September 2024).

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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)''.

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== Cricket Picture of the Year 2024 – Nominations open now! ==

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The Wikimedia Foundation is conducting a survey of Wikipedians to better understand what draws administrators to contribute to Wikipedia, and what affects administrator retention. We will use this research to improve experiences for Wikipedians, and address common problems and needs. We have identified you as a good candidate for this research, and would greatly appreciate your participation in this '''[https://wikimediafoundation.limesurvey.net/294789?lang=en anonymous survey]'''.

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Please find our contact on the project Meta page if you have any questions or concerns.

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== WikiCup 2024 November newsletter ==

The 2024 WikiCup has come to an end, with the final round being a very tight race. Our new champion is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|AirshipJungleman29}}, who scored 2,283 points mainly through 3 high-multiplier FAs and 3 GAs on military history topics. By a 1% margin, Airship beat out last year's champion, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|BeanieFan11}}, who scored second with 2,264 points, mainly from an impressive 58 GAs about athletes. In third place, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|Generalissima}} scored 1,528 points, primarily from two FAs on U.S. Librarians of Congress and 20 GAs about various historical topics. Our other finalists are: {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|Sammi Brie}} with 879 points, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|Hey man im josh}} with 533 points, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|BennyOnTheLoose}} with 432 points, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|Arconning}} with 244 points, and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|AryKun}} with 15 points. Congratulations to our finalists and all who participated!

The final round was very productive, and contestants had 7 FAs, 9 FLs, 94 GAs, 73 FAC reviews, and 79 GAN reviews and peer reviews. Altogether, Wikipedia has benefited greatly from the activities of WikiCup competitors all through the contest. Well done everyone!

All those who reached the final will receive awards and the following special awards will be made, based on high performance in particular areas of content creation. So that the finalists do not have an undue advantage, these prizes are awarded to the competitor who scored the highest in any particular field in a single round, or in the event of a tie, to the overall leader in this field.

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|Generalissima}} wins the featured article prize for 3 FAs in round 4, and 7 FAs overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|Hey man im josh}} wins the featured list prize for 23 FLs overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|MaranoFan}} wins the featured topic prize for 9 articles in featured topics in round 1.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|Hey man im josh}} wins the featured content reviewer prize for 110 FA/FL reviews overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|BeanieFan11}} wins the good article prize for 58 GAs in round 5, and 70 GAs overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|Fritzmann}} wins the good topic prize for 6 articles in good topics in round 2.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|Sammi Brie}} wins the good article reviewer prize for 45 GA reviews in round 2, and 78 GA reviews overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|BeanieFan11}} wins the DYK prize, for 131 Did you know articles overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant15|Muboshgu}} wins the ITN prize, for 15 In the news articles in round 1, and 36 overall.

Next year's competition will begin on 1 January. You are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2025 signups|sign up to participate]]'''; the WikiCup is open to all Wikipedians, both novices and experienced editors, and we hope to see you all in the 2025 competition. Until then, it only remains to once again congratulate our worthy winners, and thank all participants for their involvement!

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== Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - October 2024 Newsletter ==

<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">This is our thirty-sixth newsletter. This issue has news related to SDG 3, 5, 13 and 15.<div style="column-count:2; column-width: 400px;">

; User group news
* [[m:Wikimedians for Sustainable Development/Next meeting|Upcoming meeting]], 24 November, 17.00 UTC

; Other news
* Talk at WikiIndaba: [[m:WikiIndaba 2024/Proposal/Wikimedian collaboration in human knowledge: Wiki For Climate Change in the Maghreb region|Wikimedian collaboration in human knowledge: Wiki For Climate Change in the Maghreb region]] (SDG 13)
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/10/17/championing-inclusion-in-the-wikimedia-movement-africa-wiki-women-presentation-at-the-wiki-niger-conference/ Championing Inclusion in the Wikimedia Movement: Africa Wiki Women Presentation at the Wiki Niger Conference] (SDG 5)
* [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/10/25/mountains-birds-and-lakes-wiki-loves-earth-2024-central-asia-edition/ Mountains, Birds and Lakes: Wiki Loves Earth 2024 – Central Asia Edition] (SDG 15)

; Events
* November 6, 12 and 21: [https://universityofexeter.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdeqrrzMoGdEeMYlR6q0A7QMHwwwM2VIZ#/registration Climate Change & Health in the UK - Wikipedia workshop] (SDG 3 and 13)

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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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:[[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'''
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<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">This is our thirty-seventh newsletter. This issue has news related to SDG 8, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17.<div style="column-count:2; column-width: 400px;">

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* [[m:Event:CEE Catch up Nr. 8 (November 2024)|CEE Catch up Nr. 8 with a sustainability theme]]
* [[w:pt:Wikipédia:Wikiconcurso Justiça Climática e Amazônia|Wikiconcurso Justiça Climática e Amazônia]] (SDG 13)
* [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/October_2024/Contents/New_Zealand_report#nz-edit|Report from New Zealand Species Edit-a-thons]] (SDG 15)
* [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/October_2024/Contents/Macedonia_report#vvc|Report from climate change editing workshop in Macedonia]] (SDG 13)
* [[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/November_2024/Contents/Croatia_report|DeGrowth in November with students, artists and academics in Croatia]] (SDG 8&12)
* The new [[mw:Extension:Chart/Project/Updates#November_2024:_Production_deployment_and_security_review_complete|Charts extension has been enabled on Wikimedia Commons]]. It's time to start bringing all your local sustainability related charts over there! (SDG 17)

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* Ongoing: [[m:Event:Bridging Climate Literacy Gaps through Wikimedia projects in Ogoni Land Rivers|Bridging Climate Literacy Gaps through Wikimedia projects in Ogoni Land Rivers]] (SDG 13)
* Ongoing: [[m:Event:Financiamiento climático en Wikipedia|Financiamiento climático en Wikipedia]] (SDG 13)
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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|DoubleGrazing]]
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|[[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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:[[File:Gnome-colors-view-refresh.svg|20px|alt=readded|Readded]] {{hlist|class=inline
|[[Special:Permalink/1255940614#Resysop request (Ajpolino)|Ajpolino]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1255791525#Resysop request (Fathoms Below)|Fathoms Below]]
|[[Special:Permalink/1256350964#Resysop request (Pppery)|Pppery]]
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:[[File:Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg|20px|alt=removed|Removed]] {{hlist|class=inline
|[[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]]
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|[[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]]
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|[[Special:Permalink/1254642984#Inactive admins for November 2024|Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington]]
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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.

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* 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.
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    WikiProject Tree of Life Newsletter Issue 25

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    December 2023—Issue 025


    Tree of Life


    Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!
    Newly recognized content

    Snowy plover by Jens Lallensack
    Teloschistaceae by Esculenta
    List of birds of Bouvet Island by AryKun
    List of sunbirds by AryKun
    Slime mold by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by Esculenta
    Handicap principle by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by Etriusus
    Insect by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by Iztwoz
    Wheat by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by KoA
    Eucalyptus gomphocephala by Hughesdarren, reviewed by Grungaloo
    Buellia frigida by Esculenta, reviewed by J Milburn
    Nyctibatrachus robinmoorei by AryKun, reviewed by Grungaloo
    Nyctibatrachus mewasinghi by AryKun, reviewed by Grungaloo
    Nyctibatrachus sabarimalai by AryKun, reviewed by Grungaloo
    Great cuckoo-dove by AryKun, reviewed by Jens Lallensack
    Lake Patzcuaro salamander by Etriusus, reviewed by Grungaloo
    Anoplotherium by PrimalMustelid, reviewed by 20 upper

    Newly nominated content

    Alpine ibex by LittleJerry
    Pseudastacus by Olmagon
    Pachysentis by Mattximus
    List of primates by PresN
    Banded palm civet by Cremastra
    Perothops by Memer15151
    Hypericum hircinum by Fritzmann2002
    Boquila by Etriusus and Veridicae
    Aptostichus barackobamai by Etriusus
    Buffy-tufted marmoset by André Ribeiro Cardoso
    Ant mimicry by Chiswick Chap
    Mosquito by Chiswick Chap
    Anopheles by Chiswick Chap
    Rice by Chiswick Chap
    Pliosaurus andrewsi by Amirani1746
    Triassosculda by Abdullah raji
    Flaco (owl) by Rhododendrites
    Crassispira incrassata by Etriusus
    Sei whale by 20 upper

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    Administrators' newsletter – January 2024

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    News and updates for administrators from the past month (December 2023).

    Administrator changes

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    readded Dennis Brown
    removed

    Arbitration

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    Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - December 2023 Newsletter

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    This is our twenty-seventh newsletter, a sort of year-in-review for 2023.

    Dear Wikimedians for Sustainable Development,

    As we bid farewell to 2023, we reflect on a year that has been an uneven year for our user group. While the journey has been marked by some truly inspiring events, most of our efforts have been largely uncoordinated and the user group hasn't been the support it could have been. Yet, there's a glimmer of hope and a world of potential for 2024.

    Highlights of 2023:

    Newsletters Galore
    We kicked off the year with zeal, sharing updates and inspiration through four newsletters. The number of things happening in the movement is astounding, but we need to rethink the format of the newsletter going into the next year.
    Growing Strong
    The Wikimedians for Sustainable Development family welcomed 33 new members in 2023. Your passion and dedication continue to inspire us, and we look forward to nurturing this community spirit in the year ahead.
    Wikimania Talks
    Our voices echoed far and wide at Wikimania, where several members of our community took the virtual stage to share insights and ideas about everything from Wikipedians-in-Residence's to open data. Your contributions showcased our commitment to sustainable development on a global scale.
    Content Creation Magic
    Throughout the year, our extended community demonstrated incredible dedication to expanding the knowledge base on Wikipedia. Countless hours were spent creating and curating content that aligns with our mission, contributing to a more sustainable digital ecosystem.
    Campaigning hard
    We saw a large variety of campaigns, from writing challenges to editathons. The willingness to experiment with new formats and partners, as well as learning from past efforts, shows great promise for the future.

    Acknowledging Challenges:

    While we celebrate these achievements, we acknowledge that 2023 presented its fair share of challenges. A lack of global coordination reminded us that the road to sustainable development is not always linear. However, it is precisely these challenges that fuel our determination to work together more cohesively in the coming year and proof that the user group is needed.

    Hopeful Anticipation for 2024:

    As we turn the page to 2024, let's carry forward the lessons learned and the successes celebrated. We are optimistic that, with renewed energy and a collective commitment, we will overcome obstacles and create an even more impactful and connected Wikimedians for Sustainable Development community.

    Here's to a year of collaboration, growth, and making a lasting impact on the world through our shared passion for sustainability. Together, we can turn challenges into opportunities and pave the way for a brighter future.

    Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!

    Warm regards, User:Ainali, User:Daniel Mietchen

    PS. We have started writing our yearly report, please add your activities to it.

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    Books & Bytes – Issue 60

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    The Wikipedia Library: Books & Bytes
    Issue 60, November – December 2023

    • Three new partners
    • Google Scholar integration
    • How to track partner suggestions

    Read the full newsletter

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    Happy Birthday!

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    Administrators' newsletter – February 2024

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

    CheckUser changes

    removed Wugapodes

    Interface administrator changes

    removed

    Guideline and policy news

    • An RfC about increasing the inactivity requirement for Interface administrators is open for feedback.

    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. (T326065)

    Arbitration

    • Following a 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 requested for a draft to replace the "Information for administrators processing requests" section at WP:AE.

    Miscellaneous


    Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - January 2024 Newsletter

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    This is our twenty-eighth newsletter.
    User group news
    • We have submitted our 2023 annual report.
    • Upcoming meeting: on 9 February, we'll have a call about roles and responsibilities in the user group. This is an attempt to make more opportunities to engage more of the user groups members in its activities. If you want to help out in some way, but don't know how, this is a meeting for you to get help creating that opportunity. If you know how you would like to help, but don't know how to get started, this is also the meeting for you.
    Other news
    • New Wikiproject for Climate Change on Basque Wikipedia: Wikiproiektu Klima Aldaketa
    • Climate Justice, Digital Rights and Indigenous Voices international Wikimedia event in Huaraz, Peru 2024: Engagement Survey (closes 2 Feb)

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    DYK nomination of Tariq Abdul Haqq

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    Hello! Your submission of Tariq Abdul Haqq at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk) 05:35, 8 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    WikiCup 2024 February newsletter

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    The 2024 WikiCup is off to a flying start, with 135 participants. This is the largest number of participants we have seen since 2017.

    Our current leader is newcomer Generalissima (submissions), who has one FA on John Littlejohn (preacher) and 10 GAs and 12 DYKs mostly on New Zealand coinage and Inuit figures. Here are some more noteworthy scorers:

    As a reminder, competitors may submit work for the first round until 23:59 (UTC) on 27 February, and the second round starts 1 March. Remember that only the top 64 scoring competitors will make it through to the second round; currently, competitors need at least 15 points to progress. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAN, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup and the judges (Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs), Epicgenius (talk · contribs), and Frostly (talk · contribs)) are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:58, 11 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Outsider Within

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    Hi there, Guettarda. You and your WikiEdu colleagues might be interested in the recent paper "Wikipedia and the Outsider Within: Black Feminism and Social Inequality in Knowledge Sharing" and the related discussion on the Women in Red talkpage.--Ipigott (talk) 15:26, 27 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Thanks Ipigott. Tracy let us know about the article when it was published; we've supported her classes for a long time, and she's great. I wasn't aware of the discussion at WiR, and I will make sure that my colleagues are aware of it. Guettarda (talk) 02:33, 19 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    WikiCup 2024 March newsletter

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    The first round of the 2024 WikiCup ended at 23:59 (UTC) on 27 February. Everyone with at least 30 points moved on to Round 2, the highest number of points required to advance to the second round since 2014. Due to a six-way tie for the 64th-place spot, 67 contestants have qualified for Round 2.

    The following scorers in Round 1 all scored more than 300 points:

    In this newsletter, the judges would like to pay a special tribute to Vami_IV (submissions), who unfortunately passed away this February. At the time of his death, he was the second-highest-scoring competitor. Outside the WikiCup, he had eight other featured articles, five A-class articles, eight other good articles, and two Four Awards. Vami also wrote an essay on completionism, a philosophy in which he deeply believed. If you can, please join us in honoring his memory by improving one of the articles on his to-do list.

    Remember that any content promoted after 27 February but before the start of Round 2 can be claimed in Round 2. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, feel free to review one of the nominations listed on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed. Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:40, 28 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Administrators' newsletter – March 2024

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

    Guideline and policy news

    Technical news

    • The mobile site history pages now use the same HTML as the desktop history pages. (T353388)

    Miscellaneous


    WikiProject Tree of Life Newsletter Issue 26

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    January and February 2024—Issue 026


    Tree of Life


    Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!
    Newly recognized content

    Alpine ibex by LittleJerry
    Markham's storm petrel by FunkMonk, Jens Lallensack, and Therapyisgood
    List of primates by PresN
    List of birds of Alberta by grungaloo
    Rice by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by RecycledPixels
    Barley by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by Bruxton
    Chicken by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by DocZach
    Cereal by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by Bruxton
    Ant mimicry by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by AryKun
    Anopheles by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by AryKun
    Mosquito by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by 20 upper
    Cherry blossom by Reconrabbit, reviewed by Chiswick Chap
    Sei whale by 20 upper, reviewed by grungaloo
    Megaherbivore by 20 upper, reviewed by Chiswick Chap
    Brown bear by 20 upper, reviewed by Chiswick Chap
    Indian rhinoceros by 20 upper, reviewed by Chiswick Chap
    Hypericum hircinum by Fritzmann2002, reviewed by grungaloo
    Hypericum foliosum by Fritzmann2002, reviewed by Chiswick Chap
    Hypericum grandifolium by Fritzmann2002, reviewed by Esculenta
    Boquila by Etriusus, reviewed by Chiswick Chap
    Aptostichus barackobamai by Etriusus, reviewed by Esculenta
    Crassispira incrassata by Etriusus, reviewed by 20 upper
    Punctelia by Esculenta, reviewed by Ealdgyth
    Chrysothrix chlorina by Esculenta, reviewed by Ealdgyth
    Chrysothrix chlorina by Esculenta, reviewed by Ealdgyth
    Ramalina peruviana by Esculenta, reviewed by Ealdgyth
    Menemerus animatus by simongraham, reviewed by Esculenta
    Afraflacilla braunsi by simongraham, reviewed by grungaloo
    Nasutoceratops by FunkMonk, reviewed by Jens Lallensack
    Pseudastacus by Olmagon, reviewed by FunkMonk
    Angustidontus by Super Dromaeosaurus and Ichthyovenator, reviewed by Amitchell125
    Pruemopterus by Super Dromaeosaurus and Ichthyovenator, reviewed by Etriusus
    Black-billed magpie by grungaloo, reviewed by Jens Lallensack
    Black-capped chickadee by grungaloo, reviewed by Jens Lallensack
    Horned sungem by Jens Lallensack, reviewed by grungaloo
    Flaco (owl) by Rhododendrites, reviewed by Etriusus
    Telonemia by Snotoleks, reviewed by Esculenta
    "Pliosaurus" andrewsi by Amirani1746, reviewed by grungaloo
    Beaver drop by Lightburst, reviewed by Chiswick Chap

    Newly nominated content

    Horned sungem by Jens Lallensack
    Tufted jay by grungaloo
    Nasutoceratops by FunkMonk
    Maize by Chiswick Chap
    Cattle by Chiswick Chap
    Pig by Chiswick Chap
    Domestic duck by Chiswick Chap
    Eusociality by Chiswick Chap
    Fish by Chiswick Chap
    Barnacle by Chiswick Chap
    Ochrophyte by Snotoleks
    Parvilucifera by Snotoleks
    Thalattoarchon by Amirani1746
    Hydropunctaria amphibia by Esculenta
    Melanohalea by Esculenta
    Spot test (lichen) by Esculenta
    Lecideaceae by Esculenta
    Hypericum × inodorum by Fritzmann2002
    Hypericum sect. Androsaemum by Fritzmann2002
    Olga Hartman by Viriditas
    Mixtotherium by PrimalMustelid
    Enhydriodon by PrimalMustelid
    Lentinus brumalis by Зэгс ус

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    Books & Bytes – Issue 61

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    The Wikipedia Library: Books & Bytes
    Issue 61, January – February 2024

    • Bristol University Press and British Online Archives now available
    • 1Lib1Ref results

    Read the full newsletter

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    Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - February 2024 Newsletter

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    This is our twenty-ninth newsletter.
    User group news
    Other news

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    Signups open for The Core Contest 2024

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    The Core Contest—Wikipedia's most exciting contest—returns again this year from April 15 to May 31. The goal: to improve vital or other core articles, with a focus on those in the worst state of disrepair. Editing can be done individually, but in the past groups have also successfully competed. There is £300 of prize money divided among editors who provide the "best additive encyclopedic value". Signups are open now. Cheers from the judges, Femke, Casliber, Aza24. – Aza24 (talk) 02:20, 25 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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    Administrators' newsletter – April 2024

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

    Administrator changes

    removed

    Guideline and policy news

    Technical news

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

    Arbitration

    Miscellaneous

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

    WikiCup 2024 April newsletter

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    We are approaching the end of the 2024 WikiCup's second round, with a little over two weeks remaining. Currently, contestants must score at least 105 points to progress to the third round.

    Our current top scorers are as follows:

    Competitors may submit work for the second round until the end of 28 April, and the third round starts 1 May. Remember that only competitors with the top 32 scores will make it through to the third round. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. Please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAN, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs. As a reminder, competitors are strictly prohibited from gaming Wikipedia policies or processes to receive more points.

    If you would like to learn more about rules and scoring for the 2024 WikiCup, please read Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring. Further questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup and the judges (Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs), Epicgenius (talk · contribs), and Frostly (talk · contribs)) are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 15:05, 12 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Books & Bytes – Issue 62

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    The Wikipedia Library: Books & Bytes
    Issue 62, March – April 2024

    • IEEE and Haaretz now available
    • Let's Connect Clinics about The Wikipedia Library
    • Spotlight and Wikipedia Library tips

    Read the full newsletter

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    WikiCup 2024 May newsletter

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    The second round of the 2024 WikiCup ended on 28 April. This round was particularly competitive: each of the 32 contestants who advanced to Round 3 scored at least 141 points. This is the highest number of points required to advance to Round 3 since 2014.

    The following scorers in Round 2 all scored more than 500 points:

    The full scores for Round 2 can be seen here. So far this year, competitors have gotten 18 featured articles, 22 featured lists, and 186 good articles, 76 in the news credits and at least 200 did you know credits. They have conducted 165 featured article reviews, as well as 399 good article reviews and peer reviews, and have added 21 articles to featured topics and good topics.

    Remember that any content promoted after 28 April but before the start of Round 3 can be claimed during Round 3, which starts on 1 May at 00:00 (UTC). Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed.

    If you would like to learn more about rules and scoring for the 2024 WikiCup, please see this page. Further questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup and the judges (Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs), Epicgenius (talk · contribs), and Frostly (talk · contribs)) are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 13:37, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    WikiCup 2024 May newsletter

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    The second round of the 2024 WikiCup ended on 28 April. This round was particularly competitive: each of the 32 contestants who advanced to Round 3 scored at least 141 points. This is the highest number of points required to advance to Round 3 since 2014.

    The following scorers in Round 2 all scored more than 500 points:

    The full scores for Round 2 can be seen here. So far this year, competitors have gotten 18 featured articles, 22 featured lists, and 186 good articles, 76 in the news credits and at least 200 did you know credits. They have conducted 165 featured article reviews, as well as 399 good article reviews and peer reviews, and have added 21 articles to featured topics and good topics.

    Remember that any content promoted after 28 April but before the start of Round 3 can be claimed during Round 3, which starts on 1 May at 00:00 (UTC). Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed.

    If you would like to learn more about rules and scoring for the 2024 WikiCup, please see this page. Further questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup and the judges (Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs), Epicgenius (talk · contribs), and Frostly (talk · contribs)) are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 13:39, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - April 2024 Newsletter

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    This is our thirtieth newsletter covering March and April 2024. This issue has news related to SDGs 13, 14 and 15.
    User group news
    Other news
    Events

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    Administrators' newsletter – May 2024

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

    Administrator changes

    readded Nyttend
    removed

    Bureaucrat changes

    removed Nihonjoe

    CheckUser changes

    readded Joe Roe

    Oversight changes

    removed GeneralNotability

    Guideline and policy news

    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. T280531

    Arbitration

    Miscellaneous


    Reminder to vote now to select members of the first U4C

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    Dear Wikimedian,

    You are receiving this message because you previously participated in the UCoC process.

    This is a reminder that the voting period for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C) ends on May 9, 2024. Read the information on the voting page on Meta-wiki to learn more about voting and voter eligibility.

    The Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C) is a global group dedicated to providing an equitable and consistent implementation of the UCoC. Community members were invited to submit their applications for the U4C. For more information and the responsibilities of the U4C, please review the U4C Charter.

    Please share this message with members of your community so they can participate as well.

    On behalf of the UCoC project team,

    RamzyM (WMF) 23:18, 2 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    WikiProject Tree of Life Newsletter Issue 27

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    March and April 2024—Issue 027


    Tree of Life


    Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!
    Newly recognized content

    Horned sungem by Jens Lallensack
    Tufted jay by grungaloo
    Pseudastacus by Olmagon
    List of erinaceids by PresN
    Primates by PresN
    Hypericum sect. Androsaemum by Fritzmann2002
    Thalattoarchon by Amirani1746, reviewed by Esculenta
    Lentinus brumalis by Зэгс ус, reviewed by Chiswick Chap
    Hypericum sect. Androsaemum by Fritzmann2002, reviewed by Maxim Masiutin
    Hypericum × inodorum by Fritzmann2002, reviewed by AryKun
    Barnacle by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by Lightburst
    Maize by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by AryKun
    Pig by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by Wolverine XI
    Orange (fruit) by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by 750h+
    Fish by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by Reconrabbit
    Organism by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by Esculenta
    Hydropunctaria amphibia by Esculenta, reviewed by AryKun
    Melanohalea by Esculenta, reviewed by AryKun
    Lecideaceae by Esculenta, reviewed by Wolverine XI
    Xylopsora canopeorum by Esculenta, reviewed by AryKun
    Spot test (lichen) by Esculenta, reviewed by AryKun
    Gustaf Einar Du Rietz by Esculenta, reviewed by Chiswick Chap
    Allocalicium by Esculenta, reviewed by Simongraham
    Multiclavula mucida by Esculenta, reviewed by Chiswick Chap
    Aphaena submaculata by Etriusus, reviewed by Wolverine XI
    White-tailed jay by Grungaloo, reviewed by Chiswick Chap
    Fork-tailed drongo by The Blue Rider, reviewed by Chiswick Chap
    Northern green anaconda by Chaotic Enby, reviewed by Geardona
    Heptamegacanthus by Mattximus, reviewed by Esculenta
    Mixtotherium by PrimalMustelid, reviewed by FunkMonk
    Diplobune by PrimalMustelid, reviewed by Wolverine XI
    Ochrophyte by Snoteleks, reviewed by Ealdgyth
    Parvilucifera by Snoteleks, reviewed by Fritzmann2002
    Urceolus by Snoteleks, reviewed by Fritzmann2002
    Plexippoides regius by Simongraham, reviewed by Grungaloo
    Olga Hartman by Viriditas, reviewed by Lightburst
    Giant panda by Wolverine XI, reviewed by Thebiguglyalien
    Enchylium conglomeratum by Xkalponik, reviewed by Wolverine XI

    Newly nominated content

    Great cuckoo-dove by AryKun
    Heptamegacanthus by Mattximus
    List of talpids by PresN
    List of birds of New Brunswick by B3251
    List of forest-inventory conifers in Canada by Dank
    Dissoderma odoratum by NotAGenious
    Xiphodon by PrimalMustelid
    Banana by Chiswick Chap
    Phintella parva by Simongraham
    Evarcha maculata by Simongraham
    Asian elephant by Wolverine XI
    Megafauna by Wolverine XI
    Fishing cat by Wolverine XI
    Thistle tortoise beetle by Justinxuje
    Enchylium limosum by Xkalponik
    Enchylium polycarpon by Xkalponik
    Skeleton panda sea squirt by Chaotic Enby
    Hypericum aciferum by Fritzmann2002
    Hypericum russeggeri by Fritzmann2002
    Hypericum minutum by Fritzmann2002
    Chrompodellid by Snoteleks
    Aquilegia sibirica by Pbritti
    Carabus japonicus by NHanselman
    Charles De Geer by Yakikaki
    Cheetah reintroduction in India by Magentic Manifestations

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    Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - May 2024 Newsletter

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    This is our thirtyfirst newsletter, covering May 2024. This issue has news related to SDGs 13, 14 and 15.
    User group news
    Other news
    Events
    • Wiki Loves Earth, the international photo contest of protected nature, continues in some countries. (SDG 14 & 15)

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    Administrators' newsletter – June 2024

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

    Administrator changes

    readded Graham Beards
    removed

    Bureaucrat changes

    removed

    Oversight changes

    removed Dreamy Jazz

    Guideline and policy news

    Technical news

    • The Nuke feature, which enables administrators to mass delete pages, will now correctly delete pages which were moved to another title. T43351

    Arbitration

    Miscellaneous


    Happy Adminship Anniversary!

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    @The Herald: Thank you! Guettarda (talk) 19:57, 21 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    WikiCup 2024 July newsletter

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    The third round of the 2024 WikiCup ended on 28 June. As with Round 2, this round was competitive: each of the 16 contestants who advanced to Round 4 scored at least 256 points.

    The following editors all scored more than 400 points in Round 3:

    The full scores for round 3 can be seen here. So far this year, competitors have gotten 28 featured articles, 38 featured lists, 240 good articles, 92 in the news credits, and at least 285 did you know credits. They have conducted 279 featured article reviews, as well as 492 good article reviews and peer reviews, and have added 22 articles to featured topics and good topics.

    Remember that any content promoted after 28 June but before the start of Round 4 can be claimed during Round 4, which starts on 1 July at 00:00 (UTC). Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether for a good article, featured content, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed.

    If you would like to learn more about rules and scoring for the 2024 WikiCup, please see this page. Further questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup and the judges (Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs), Epicgenius (talk · contribs), and Frostly (talk · contribs)) are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 21:30, 29 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - June 2024 Newsletter

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    This is our thirtysecond newsletter, covering June 2024. This issue has news related to SDGs 3, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
    User group news
    Other news
    Events

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    Administrators' newsletter – July 2024

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

    Administrator changes

    added
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    Technical news

    Miscellaneous


    Books & Bytes – Issue 63

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    The Wikipedia Library: Books & Bytes
    Issue 63, May – June 2024

    • One new partner
    • 1Lib1Ref
    • Spotlight: References check

    Read the full newsletter

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    Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - July 2024 Newsletter

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    This is our thirty third newsletter, covering July 2024. This issue has news related to SDGs 5, 10, 13, and 16.
    User group news
    • User group meeting held in July, minutes
    • Next user group meeting will be 18 August
    Other news
    Events
    Participate

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    Administrators' newsletter – August 2024

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

    Administrator changes

    readded Isabelle Belato
    removed

    Interface administrator changes

    readded Izno

    CheckUser changes

    removed Barkeep49

    Technical news

    • Global blocks may now target accounts as well as IP's. Administrators may 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.

    Arbitration


    Happy First Edit Day!

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    Invitation to join the Twenty Year Society

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    Dear Guettarda,

    I'd like to extend a cordial invitation to you to join the Twenty Year Society, an informal group for editors who've been participating in the Wikipedia project for twenty years or more. ​

    Best regards, The Herald (Benison) (talk) 09:41, 26 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    — The Herald (Benison) (talk) 09:41, 26 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Thank you! Hard to believe it's been 20 years already! Guettarda (talk) 14:06, 26 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    You were already an old hand when I started 19 years ago. :-) Donald Albury 15:08, 26 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    WikiCup 2024 August newsletter

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    The fourth round of the 2024 WikiCup ended on 29 August. Each of the 8 contestants who advanced to Round 4 scored at least 472 points, and the following contestants scored more than 700 points:

    Congratulations to our eight finalists and all who participated. Contestants put in extraordinary amounts of effort during this round, and their scores can be seen here. So far this year, competitors have gotten 36 featured articles, 55 featured lists, 15 good articles, 93 in the news credits, and at least 333 did you know credits. They have conducted 357 featured content reviews, as well as 553 good article reviews and peer reviews, and have added 30 articles to featured topics and good topics.

    Any content promoted after 29 August but before the start of Round 5 can be claimed during Round 5, which starts on 1 September at 00:00 (UTC). Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. If two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether for a good article, featured content, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed. Remember to claim your points within 14 days of earning them, and importantly, before the deadline on 31 October.

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    Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - August 2024 Newsletter

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    This is our thirty fourth newsletter. This issue has news related to SDGs 5, 11, 15, and 16.
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    Hi, I see you're interested in Caribbean history, would you possibly be interested in a taskforce on oral tradition? Kowal2701 (talk) 21:03, 7 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Thank you so much for the invitation Kowal2701 Guettarda (talk) 14:57, 9 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Pharos, Shanluan - FYI. Guettarda (talk) 15:00, 9 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

    Books & Bytes – Issue 64

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    The Wikipedia Library: Books & Bytes
    Issue 64, July – August 2024

    • The Hindu Group joins The Wikipedia Library
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    Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - September 2024 Newsletter

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    Annual Cricket Newsletter – Issue I, December 2024

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    Cricket Picture of the Year 2024 – Nominations open now!

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    Cricket Picture of the Year 2024

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    WikiCup 2024 November newsletter

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    The 2024 WikiCup has come to an end, with the final round being a very tight race. Our new champion is AirshipJungleman29 (submissions), who scored 2,283 points mainly through 3 high-multiplier FAs and 3 GAs on military history topics. By a 1% margin, Airship beat out last year's champion, Delaware BeanieFan11 (submissions), who scored second with 2,264 points, mainly from an impressive 58 GAs about athletes. In third place, Generalissima (submissions) scored 1,528 points, primarily from two FAs on U.S. Librarians of Congress and 20 GAs about various historical topics. Our other finalists are: Sammi Brie (submissions) with 879 points, Canada Hey man im josh (submissions) with 533 points, BennyOnTheLoose (submissions) with 432 points, Arconning (submissions) with 244 points, and Christmas Island AryKun (submissions) with 15 points. Congratulations to our finalists and all who participated!

    The final round was very productive, and contestants had 7 FAs, 9 FLs, 94 GAs, 73 FAC reviews, and 79 GAN reviews and peer reviews. Altogether, Wikipedia has benefited greatly from the activities of WikiCup competitors all through the contest. Well done everyone!

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    Wikimedians for Sustainable Development - October 2024 Newsletter

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    Books & Bytes – Issue 65

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    The Wikipedia Library: Books & Bytes
    Issue 65, September – October 2024

    • Hindu Tamil Thisai joins The Wikipedia Library
    • Frankfurt Book Fair 2024 report
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