User talk:Fakescientist8000

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Welcome to The Wikipedia Adventure![edit]

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The Signpost: 26 April 2023[edit]

Some stroopwafels for you![edit]

Thank you for changing the article link! Rushtheeditor (talk) 21:19, 26 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Rushtheeditor Thank you so much!! Cheers! Fakescientist8000 22:10, 26 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Enver Baig[edit]

On 28 April 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Enver Baig, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 02:35, 28 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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ITNC formatting[edit]

Hi there. You might not have been aware, but the convention at WP:ITNC for marking the status of a nomination (e.g. "closed", "ready", etc.) is to use parentheses, not brackets e.g. [Closed] (Closed). Brackets cause a problem if someone wants to wikilink to the section, as they need to be encoded to work, while parentheses do not. Regards.—Bagumba (talk) 15:46, 4 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Bagumba Thank you for letting me know - this won't happen again. Sorry about that. Cheers! Fakescientist8000 00:35, 5 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Ralph Boston[edit]

On 6 May 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Ralph Boston, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. SpencerT•C 02:07, 6 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Broderick Smith[edit]

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The Bugle: Issue 205, May 2023[edit]

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The Signpost: 8 May 2023[edit]

ITN recognition for G. R. Perera[edit]

On 9 May 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article G. R. Perera, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. SpencerT•C 03:40, 9 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Larry Mahan[edit]

On 9 May 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Larry Mahan, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. —Bagumba (talk) 04:28, 9 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Denny Crum[edit]

On 11 May 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Denny Crum, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Cheers! Fakescientist8000 19:17, 11 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Years in Dead Island[edit]

Hey, it was stated on the official Dead Island wiki that the 17 years was confirmed by a staff member of the development team, unfortunately it doesn't have a reference. Rick Grimes the survivor (talk) 02:04, 12 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hey there, @Rick Grimes the survivor! Please see WP:FANDOM on why the 'official Dead Island wiki' is not a reliable source. Thank you! Cheers! Fakescientist8000 02:20, 12 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, I rechecked the wiki page for the game and right at the top of the page, it said "set 15 years after Riptide", so you were right.
I'm not trying to continue this in any way, I was just telling you what I saw. Rick Grimes the survivor (talk) 06:55, 12 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Rick Grimes the survivor Okay, cool. I’m not arguing that it’s incorrect information, I’m saying the “official” dead island wiki (and all wikis/fandom sites like it) is not a reliable source of information. Do you understand? Cheers! Fakescientist8000 10:09, 12 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Terry Lewis (police officer)[edit]

On 12 May 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Terry Lewis (police officer), which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. SpencerT•C 02:07, 12 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Marc Lalonde[edit]

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Sal Cannella moved to draftspace[edit]

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ITN recognition for Heather Armstrong[edit]

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ITN recognition for Sibylle Lewitscharoff[edit]

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Hello[edit]

Hello! Remember me? I'm Knowledgegatherer23. You welcomed me the other day. I have a quick question. I am working on this article and the most reliable source I can find for something in it is a secondary source that refrences a primary source (the company that makes the product). Is this okay? It's the best one I can find, if there was a better one I would use it. Thanks, Knowledgegatherer23 (talk) 14:59, 16 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Knowledgegatherer23: Hey! Yeah, that seems fine, at least to me. Besides, it's a good faith, bold addition of a reliable source, you're probably good. If you have anymore questions, don't be afraid to ask me here, or use {{ping|Fakescientist8000}} on your talk page to ping me. I'm here to help you! :) Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 15:13, 16 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
If you've ever created or contributed to any good articles, do you have any tips on making an article good? Knowledgegatherer23 (talk) 21:34, 16 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Knowledgegatherer23, Unfortunately, I haven't created or contributed to any good articles. :( However, you basically need to make a big (but not unreadable) article with lots (no WP:CITEBOMB) of citations, all with the tone and style of Wikipedia. Hope this can help! Again, if you need to ask more questions, I'm always available. :) Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 22:35, 16 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
So, do you think Wind Turbine is ready to be a good article? Do you have any suggestions? Knowledgegatherer23 (talk) 00:14, 19 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Knowledgegatherer23 I think the History section needs some work with sourcing, but if that's fixed, then WP:Be bold and submit it for GA! Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 00:21, 19 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! You're so nice. Have a nice day (or night if you live on the other side of the earth). Knowledgegatherer23 (talk) 00:27, 19 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Knowledgegatherer23 Thank you so much! I appreciate that, and keep coming back! I love making friends on WP. It's 8 where I live, is that night for you? :) Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 00:36, 19 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, it's evening for me now. Knowledgegatherer23 (talk) 00:45, 19 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Alright, I did some work on the sources and submitted for GA. Some of the info was hard to find, so I'm unsure, but it's worth a shot. Knowledgegatherer23 (talk) 00:46, 20 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Knowledgegatherer23 That's a great attitude to have, my friend! :) Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 00:49, 20 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Justus Tavai moved to draftspace[edit]

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ITN recognition for Jim Brown[edit]

On 20 May 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Jim Brown, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Anarchyte (talk) 07:57, 20 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Tim Keller (pastor)[edit]

On 20 May 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Tim Keller (pastor), which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Anarchyte (talk) 16:43, 20 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

May thanks[edit]

May songs
my story today

Thank you for improving articles in May. - I had a good story on coronation day: the Te Deum we sang that day. And the following day we sang it for the composer ;)

I nominated Soňa Červená for GA just to give her a bit more exposure, and I took some pics of bright scenery - click on songs. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:39, 20 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Gerda Arendt Thank you, for continuing your work on WP throughout the years. :)
I noticed some of your most recent pictures have been of scenery you took while biking. I like biking, and wish I got to do it more often, but with the love for cars in the US stronger than the love for bikes, I can only ever do it so often. If only... Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 20:10, 20 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I agree that where I lived in the US bike routes were rare. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:12, 20 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Pentecost was full of music, and my story today is that 300 years ago today, Bach became Thomaskantor, with BWV 75, writing music history. - Did you see my reply for the RD nom for the Mexican composer: works are on IRCAM? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:52, 30 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 22 May 2023[edit]

Help!!![edit]

Fake, Someone is repeatedly vandalizing my talk page calling me uncivil things. It is probably because they are mad that I undid some clear vandalism of theirs. What should I do? Knowledgegatherer23 (talk) 17:52, 22 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, I think they've stopped, I just panicked there for a sec. :) Knowledgegatherer23 (talk) 18:01, 22 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Yep, they were just blocked. Knowledgegatherer23 (talk) 18:15, 22 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Knowledgegatherer23 I’m so sorry I didn’t get to this! I was busy, but I’m glad that it was taken care of. Again, so sorry. :( Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 18:48, 22 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
You respond faster than any user I know. It's fine. Have a great day. Knowledgegatherer23 (talk) 19:10, 22 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Knowledgegatherer23 Thank you, and I will as much as you do. :)
FYI, in following cases, just WP:DENY and move on from them. It's not worth getting upset over some minor vandalism. Here, check your talk page: I'll give you a present for getting through this. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 20:58, 22 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I'm wondering how many edits you would recommend having before requesting rollback rights? Knowledgegatherer23 (Say Hello) 03:09, 9 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Knowledgegatherer23 Don’t be afraid to make a new section, because I keep seeing you put stuff in this section and I keep getting worried I missed something bad happening, lol.
anywho, I had about 2,000~ or so edits before I got rollback, but it doesn’t matter the amount of edits so much as the type of edits. I took a look through your contributions, and saw that you use RedWarn a lot. I recommend (and use heavily myself) WP:TWINKLE. It’s very easy to use, imo, it has rollback features for both good faith reversions, regular reversions, and vandalism reversions. Hope this helps! :) Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 09:47, 9 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for C. Boyden Gray[edit]

On 27 May 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article C. Boyden Gray, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. SpencerT•C 03:29, 27 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Oops[edit]

Afternoon...would you mind restoring my comment that you removed in error here pls. I'd do it myself, but try and post to that page as little as possible :) Ceoil (talk) 15:27, 27 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Ceoil My apologies! I'm not the best with the WP:EC error page, so I'm sorry that I removed your comment. No harm intended! Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 15:30, 27 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Looks like you beat me to it (and after one of mine got eaten too). Bad day for edit conflicts. Mackensen (talk) 15:36, 27 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I always find this stuff happens to me on ANI as am typing so fast to avoid EC's that I don't preview and just bang "save"! Ceoil (talk) 15:44, 27 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
User:Ceoil, User:Mackensen, argh!! Please don't send me to ANI for this! JK, I know you guys won't do that. Unless? Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 15:52, 27 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I mean, do we need to send you to ANI? Guilty conscience? ;) Mackensen (talk) 15:55, 27 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I've preventally blocked Fakescientist800 for 3 years, within which time will come through his contribs to find something to justify my actions. Mackensen, pls don't tell anybody until I have "found" evidence :) Ceoil (talk) 16:01, 27 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! I always needed that impostor vandal to get out of my life.. :) Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 16:07, 27 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Jean Haudry[edit]

On 29 May 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Jean Haudry, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page.  — Amakuru (talk) 11:08, 29 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Lambertus Nicolaas Holsboer moved to draftspace[edit]

An article you recently created, Lambertus Nicolaas Holsboer, is not suitable as written to remain published. It needs more in-depth coverage about the subject itself, with citations from reliable, independent sources in order to show it meets WP:GNG. It should have at least three, to be safe. And please remember that interviews, as primary sources, do not count towards GNG.(?) Information that can't be referenced should be removed (verifiability is of central importance on Wikipedia). I've moved your draft to draftspace (with a prefix of "Draft:" before the article title) where you can incubate the article with minimal disruption. When you feel the article meets Wikipedia's general notability guideline and thus is ready for mainspace, please click on the "Submit your draft for review!" button at the top of the page.Onel5969 TT me 11:26, 30 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Chuvash and Tatars[edit]

Hello. I'm sorry to bother you. I want to revert Muslim Chuvash defined themselves as Tatars part in Chuvash page. Source is very non academic and problematic in various ways.


First Durmus Arik, Turkish writer of journal who studied on religions is not a historian to claim anything about old Chuvash people without using referances. Second is, journal states that "Chuvash people are Volga Bulgarians who first converted to Islam in Turkish history." Can you understand what I mean? This will create a misconception to think Chuvash people are Christian Tatars. I mean even if its true, that's a result of misconception and assimilation. I mean Ukrainians used to call "Little Russians" by their neighbors but they are different people despite being related and no one would mention the concept of Little Russians in page of Ukrainians. As a senior Wikipedia user, please fix this problem. Again, I don't use Wikipedia that much and I didn't know edit rules or "Good faith revert." But I'm a history student and can see this definetly not academic and maybe biaded. Please reconsider your decision.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13602000701308814 176.54.69.134 (talk) 20:19, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@176.54.69.134 Apologies. Now that you've explained in further detail, I'll reverse my revert. (Also, see WP:AGF on what 'good faith revert' means). Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 20:43, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
No problem. I reviewed the WP:AGF when you added a link in Good Faith. Cheers friend, die dulci fruere! 176.54.69.134 (talk) 21:24, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free image File:Coleman Williams IV performing in Austin.jpg[edit]

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June 2023[edit]

Hi, I saw you contacted me! I have now created a user since I have become quite active with editing. I'm pretty new to this so I don't know if I'm doing this right? If not, I need some help getting to know how this works lol Vikingcow (talk) 07:49, 3 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Vikingcow Hey man, nice to see you've made an account! Were you the 176 IP I messaged a couple days ago? Either way, I can help you figure your way around Wikipedia! Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 14:36, 3 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
No, it wasn't me. You sent me a message yesterday where you wrote that I should create a user. You accepted the changes I made at Oslo Airport Vikingcow (talk) 17:37, 3 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, I see! You're the 88 IP then. Welcome! How can I help you, @Vikingcow? Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 17:43, 3 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, I'm actually pretty new to this, but I think I'll be able to pull it off pretty well. Think maybe I need help setting up sources in the right way, but think first and foremost that I'm only going to change simple things in articles:)) Vikingcow (talk) 18:24, 3 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Vikingcow Sounds good! Pro tip, use the Special:Random page (or the Random page button on the side of your screen) to go to random pages. I also personally use the Vector 2010 formatting for Wikipedia, which you can change in your settings (you're probably using Vector 2022). :) Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 18:31, 3 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, ok! Thanks for the tips:) Vikingcow (talk) 19:18, 3 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Vikingcow You're welcome! I'd also recommend reading some of the WP:PAG too. It might be a lot, but you gotta follow those to not get blocked! :) Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 19:34, 3 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Ah, ok. I will:) Vikingcow (talk) 20:02, 3 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of NoBull[edit]

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@LuGusDeclanBibaElodieBarnaby: for future reference, please do not CSD a page with an {{Under construction}} or {{In use}} template on them unless they have not been actively edited in multiple days. Thanks. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 22:38, 4 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
(To be fair, that's not an accurate description of what happened in [1]. It was disruptive enough to lead to a block, though. You may like to remove this section.) ~ ToBeFree (talk) 22:52, 4 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@ToBeFree Huh, weird. I genuinely thought I tagged the article with the under construction tag before the placement of the CSD tag, but no matter. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 22:55, 4 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Hah, you even overwrote the CSD tag by yours. Of course this is strictly forbidden and requires severe admonishment. :) ~ ToBeFree (talk) 22:58, 4 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@ToBeFree: Argh! You've caught me! I must now go into hiding under a different name forever! Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 23:04, 4 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
😄 ~ ToBeFree (talk) 23:06, 4 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 5 June 2023[edit]

Administrators' newsletter – June 2023[edit]

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ITN recognition for Robert Hanssen[edit]

On 6 June 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Robert Hanssen, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 17:29, 6 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue 206, June 2023[edit]

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Nomination of Norma Hunt for deletion[edit]

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ITN recognition for Françoise Gilot[edit]

On 9 June 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Françoise Gilot, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. SpencerT•C 06:52, 9 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar!!![edit]

The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
For helping me out a lot lately, you deserve this. Knowledgegatherer23 (Say Hello) 14:01, 10 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Knowledgegatherer23 Thank you so much, man!! I really appreciate it, and am always willing to help you out. :) Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 14:06, 10 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Ted Kaczynski[edit]

On 10 June 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Ted Kaczynski, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 14:55, 12 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

2023 XFL rookie draft moved to draftspace[edit]

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The Signpost: 19 June 2023[edit]

Thank You[edit]

Thank you for being the 7th person to sign my guestbook. Jack345110 (talk) 18:21, 19 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Jack345110 You're very welcome. :) Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 22:20, 19 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Silas Nacita[edit]

Hello, I have noticed your new article Silas Nacita. Please note that biographies of living persons must have at least one source, otherwise they will be tagged with WP:BLPPROD. As there is an under construction template on the page, I've given you this notice to add sources to the page to avoid a BLPPROD nomination rather than immediately tagging it. JML1148 (talk | contribs) 09:46, 20 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@JML1148 Forgot to ping earlier, but I fixed the concerns you had regarding the Nacita article. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 20:31, 20 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I kinda regret jumping down your throat on the ITN thread where it was discovered you had bluelinked WP:MINIMUMDEATHS to a userspace essay. I admire your intentions, actually. I noticed that a few people recently were intentionally !voting "Oppose per WP:MINIMUMDEATHS" and that was something I found a bit perturbing, so if you created the essay in response to that, great idea. However, to be consistent with essay and userspace guidelines, you really should move that essay into project-space so that it can then be treated as a proper essay rather than as a personal opinion. The community had deleted IntoThinAir's redirect of his "Things that won't get posted to ITN" essay for that reason. I would support your essay's inclusion in project-space.

Actually, I had adapted the content of that essay into my current project-space essay WP:HOWITNWORKS and did momentarily consider seizing the MINIMUMDEATHS redirect for that purpose. So I guess in a way, I feel lapped. :-) Cheers, WaltClipper -(talk) 20:16, 20 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@WaltCip Ha! All is well, my friend. I had actually thought of the idea for a few months and decided to to it proactively as opposed to reactively. Smart, eh? Not really, I know. My big concern in regards to moving it from userspace to projectspace is that I'm afraid it'll get redlinked once again if it's moved by myself or someone else. If enough people say they're fine with it being in project space (besides just you and I) then I'll move it, but until then, I can't do it for the good faith of the project. You get what I'm saying?
I guess what goes around comes around. I steal your redirect, you steal my signature, etc etc etc. Hope you're doing well and continue to do well during these fine summer days. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 20:49, 20 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Copy that! I do get what you mean. You have to pick your battles. Hope you're doing well also! Cheers, WaltClipper -(talk) 22:43, 20 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@WaltCip ugh, and someone had to ruin the fun. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 23:47, 20 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

June thanks[edit]

June songs
my story today

Thank you for improving articles in June! -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:31, 20 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Gerda Arendt Thanks! You too. :) Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 23:00, 20 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Today's story is about a singer whom I saw twice, not Wagner and Strauss, but Bach and Weill - more vacation pics! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:09, 21 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The redirect Wikipedia:MINIMUMDEATHS has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Anyone, including you, is welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2023 June 20 § Wikipedia:MINIMUMDEATHS until a consensus is reached. BangJan1999 23:16, 20 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Norma Hunt[edit]

On 21 June 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Norma Hunt, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Norma Hunt, known as the "First Lady of Football", never missed a Super Bowl? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Norma Hunt. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Norma Hunt), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 21 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Bob Brown (offensive lineman)[edit]

On 21 June 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Bob Brown (offensive lineman), which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 00:46, 21 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Fakescientist8000,

I think this was moved prematurely into project space. It's not really an essay, it's a thought or opinion. Considering the time and care of most Wikipedia essays on policies and practices, this page seems like it was just written hurriedly and it needs much more time and work before it can be presented to the community as an essay. Also know that while it is in project space, any editor can change it to reflect their point of view, it's not really yours any more. Just a suggestion. Thanks. Liz Read! Talk! 03:10, 21 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Liz,
It was indeed, following a redirects for discussion started about WP:MINIMUMDEATHS. Considering that the redirect can't be used for a userspace essay without getting a discussion involved, and by moving it into projectspace shows that it is sloppy, I'm not sure what to do here. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 03:12, 21 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I don't have any problem contributing to the essay to help develop your point, if you'd like. You're also free to merge it into my essay WP:HOWITNWORKS, since that one is in project space and it is a bit more developed. I had intended it as sort of a beginner's guide or FAQ to WP:ITN. Cheers, WaltClipper -(talk) 12:34, 21 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@WaltCip I think that’s the best course of action. Just give me credit - somehow. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 13:49, 21 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@Fakescientist8000 You've got your wish. Now just because I primarily wrote this essay, that does not mean other contributors are prohibited from doing so. I feel I've sufficiently echoed both your point and that of community consensus, but if you feel any edits need to be made for any reason, have at it.
Have a beer on me, mate. Cheers, WaltClipper -(talk) 15:29, 21 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
@WaltCip I’ve actually got one last question for you: is it a hard C or a soft C in WaltCip? Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 05:03, 22 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
It was meant to be a soft "C", like "sip", or short for "Cipriani" (this originated from my Chūnibyō days, don't ask how exactly 😅). However, I've found over the years that people referred to me as "WaltChip" or "WaltClip" despite my name being relatively easy to spell, at least I thought. So I parodied those errors with my current signature, WaltClipper - and now I'm finding people are starting to call me WaltCip again. Can't win. 🤦‍♂️ So short answer is, it's a soft "C" but I really don't care either way. Cheers, WaltClipper -(talk) 12:55, 22 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Max Morath[edit]

On 21 June 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Max Morath, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Anarchyte (talk) 14:11, 21 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Michael Hopkins (architect)[edit]

On 22 June 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Michael Hopkins (architect), which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. —Bagumba (talk) 06:01, 22 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for 2023 Yinchuan gas explosion[edit]

On 23 June 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article 2023 Yinchuan gas explosion, which you created. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. — Ingenuity (talk • contribs) 02:29, 24 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

ITN recognition for Ryan Mallett[edit]

On 28 June 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Ryan Mallett, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 04:23, 28 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

About RFC/U[edit]

2023 has not been HiLo48's first rodeo with ITN/C. Ten years or so ago, back when WP:RFC/U was still a thing, he was an active participant on ITN/C and was equally loud and uncivil (perhaps more so, I don't remember) about a supposed U.S.-centric systemic bias that existed on ITN/C and how he had never heard of these people/events in Australia and how we'd never do the same nominations for Aussies, etc.. His interactions were so unpleasant that it did eventually lead to an RFC/U about him (which he promptly blew off, again, with all-caps and exclamation points), and then later, a topic ban from ITN/C. It seems like he's back to his old behaviors, but then again, I was no saint back then either. Cheers, WaltClipper -(talk) 18:44, 30 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@WaltCip So he’s been throwing Aussie-related temper tantrums on Candidates for a decade now? Impressive, and yet so unimpressive. Hopefully, in 10 years time, I’ll be able to look back at my comments on ITN/C now and chuckle. Or maybe cringe. Perhaps both. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 21:13, 30 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
And with gems like these, it's no wonder we allow him to contribute. Such exemplary behavior typifies the sort of civility and decorum we need here on Wikipedia. Cheers, WaltClipper -(talk) 19:22, 1 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
And calling someone a 'bugger', not once, but twice? That's Editor of the Week Month levels of competence right there. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 21:03, 1 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – July 2023[edit]

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

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Arbitration

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Non-free images of living people[edit]

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The Signpost: 3 July 2023[edit]

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Unsourced edits to BLPs[edit]

Hi! I undid an edit you made to Josh Pederson, adding his full name (here), as you did not include a citation for it and I did not see one supporting that edit in the article. Additionally, I've seen a few of your edits in passing and many do not include citations, especially on articles for biographies of living persons. Just from edits in your most recent 50 contributions, I found your edits to Brandon Aubrey, this edit to Cole Kmet, this edit to Paris Johnson Jr., and this edit to Mack Wilson. Please make sure you include sources when editing articles, especially BLPs. Thanks! Eagles 24/7 (C) 00:35, 7 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hey @Eagles247:, thank you for the heads up. Apologies if I couldn't reply right away (in fact I was several months late), but I will keep notice on that. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 00:50, 4 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Murder of Guy Broomfield for deletion[edit]

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Eagles 24/7 (C) 00:42, 7 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Cam Monteiro for deletion[edit]

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Eagles 24/7 (C) 01:03, 7 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue 207, July 2023[edit]

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Nomination of Spin Again for deletion[edit]

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Eagles 24/7 (C) 14:53, 15 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 17 July 2023[edit]

July thanks[edit]

July songs
my story today

On today's Main page, you can find a cantata that Bach first performed 300 years ago, and an iconic saxophonist from East Germany. Also: a bit about the history of QAI on my talk. Thank you for being part of it! A new member designed a user box that I adopted. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:42, 18 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

While today's DYK highlights Santiago on his day, I did my modest share with my story today, describing what I just experienced, pictured. I began the article of the woman in green. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:42, 25 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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