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			== Advice if you have a mo ==
	== This week's ] (week 46, 2024) ==

			Sorry to ask, I'm looking for a policy on footballers. It's something along the lines of, if a nationality is causing disruption then it should be removed? I'm sure I've seen it in relation to football articles.
			The reason I'm asking is because there is some disruption over at ]. Any advice? Thanks in advance, ] (]) 17:06, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

			:The general rule is - if someone is born in one country but plays for another through e.g. parentage, do not mention the nationality straight after the date of birth (e.g. ]). For Hamza, until he actually plays for Bangladesh, I think saying he is 'English footballer' is fine. If/when he plays for Bangladesh, remove the nationality. ]] 17:15, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
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			Hi Giant Snowman, happy new year!

			How far advance should pages of major tournaments (World Cup, AFCON etc) be created in advance?
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			I'm considering starting a page for UEFA Euro 2036, is it too early?
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	Hello,

			:Same to you! What information is known about the tournament? How much significant coverage is there? ]] 18:34, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
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			::Always nice to make acquaintance of a fellow Yorkshireman! 2 potential bidders are known - Poland and Nordics. Precedent suggests bidding process will open later this year with host chosen in late 2027. ] • ] ⚽ 18:58, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
			:::Maybe create it in draft first? See ]. ]] 19:00, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

			==Your comment about me==
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			Hi again,

			I've seen your comment about me on the admin noticeboard. Just to clarify I am a new editor on this account but have been editing on and off for a few years on various IPs but hadn't logged in until recently. I have spent plenty of time reviewing wiki policy and procedure and am very interested in the 'behind the scenes' aspect of wikipedia.
	Kind Regards,

			] • ] ⚽ 19:51, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
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			:Please comment at ]. Why have you been undertaking botched page moves, why did you mess with my user space draft, and why have you created a RFA for another user? ]] 19:53, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
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			== I’m not sure what to write here but I ask you read it ==
	== About ]' IPA ==

			Hi Mr. Snowman,
	Hello, I've saw your comment of ] IPA removal saying that the content of it is currently disputed. But as looking the history of the article, the erasers(<bdi></bdi> ], and ]) just comment that 'the player himself doesn't pronounce his names like that' without commenting any reliable sources of it(the player's interview or the Swedish media source).

			I want to sincerely apologize for my actions and I realize that we both were getting frustrated and I apologize for that.
	Then, is it okay to first talk the topic in ] and write the IPA content when the talk is settled? --] (]) 17:45, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

			I'm starting to realize your point regarding the inexperience and I'm starting to realize although it is true and I don't want it to disqualify my vote, I feel like it is necessary to somehow be proactive about.
	:Yes, it should be discussed on the article talk page, thank you. ]] 18:38, 13 November 2024 (UTC)
	::Thanks for the reply. The IPA seems to be per the Swedish language source I've posted in ]. Are there any guidelines or procedures of discussion settlement in the English Misplaced Pages(Like the acceptance period of the solution inside the talk or how to end the talk topic when there's no against approaches about it)? --] (]) 19:30, 13 November 2024 (UTC)
	:::See ]. ]] 19:32, 13 November 2024 (UTC)
	::::Thanks for the help. It seems that the user Barbaraskw was blocked as sockpuppet of other account, and as there are no additional participants in the talk for now, I'm little bit worried that the current talk will end in ]. Can you please help me about it?? --] (]) 19:40, 13 November 2024 (UTC)
	:::::Yes, I noticed that she is blocked. If nobody opposes your suggestion in a few days, feel free to implement the change. ]] 19:44, 13 November 2024 (UTC)
	::::::Okay, thanks for the suggestion. Have a nice day!! --] (]) 19:46, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

			I was wondering if you would considering ] me and be a mentor? I know we just argued a few hours ago but I'm realizing I really do need someone to help guide me and with the warning I already got for a satire edit (which was fully my fault), I'm starting to realize that maybe I don't know the Misplaced Pages's ins and outs as I thought.
	== Can i ask tour help? ==

			I have been mostly trying to stay behind the scenes and been working on promoting ] but in light of recent events although I'm still working on it, I definitely need someone to mentor me. Would you consider adopting me?
	I'm Just booking for an admin in order ti solve a log in issue ] (]) 20:22, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

			Thanks,
	:What's the problem? ]] 20:31, 14 November 2024 (UTC)
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	::I used to write on Misplaced Pages some years ago. Like in 2012/2014. I'm trying to find my old username, which I don't remember now ] (]) 20:42, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

			:Thanks for reaching out, and yes, of course more than happy to mentor you as much as I can! ]] 10:07, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
			::Awesome! Thank you so much! Where do we start? ] (]) 14:27, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
			:::You can just ask me any questions if you need help with anything. ]] 14:31, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
			::::Alright, thanks. I'll ask if I come up with anything. ] (]) 14:37, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

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Advice if you have a mo

Sorry to ask, I'm looking for a policy on footballers. It's something along the lines of, if a nationality is causing disruption then it should be removed? I'm sure I've seen it in relation to football articles. The reason I'm asking is because there is some disruption over at Hamza Choudhury. Any advice? Thanks in advance, Knitsey (talk) 17:06, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

The general rule is - if someone is born in one country but plays for another through e.g. parentage, do not mention the nationality straight after the date of birth (e.g. Riyad Mahrez). For Hamza, until he actually plays for Bangladesh, I think saying he is 'English footballer' is fine. If/when he plays for Bangladesh, remove the nationality. Giant Snowman 17:15, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Lovely, thank you. I was fairly sure I had come across a discussion. Appreciate the advice, ta, Knitsey (talk) 17:18, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Tournament Pages

Hi Giant Snowman, happy new year!

How far advance should pages of major tournaments (World Cup, AFCON etc) be created in advance?

I'm considering starting a page for UEFA Euro 2036, is it too early?

Footballnerd2007 • talk ⚽ 18:13, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Same to you! What information is known about the tournament? How much significant coverage is there? Giant Snowman 18:34, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Always nice to make acquaintance of a fellow Yorkshireman! 2 potential bidders are known - Poland and Nordics. Precedent suggests bidding process will open later this year with host chosen in late 2027. Footballnerd2007 • talk ⚽ 18:58, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Maybe create it in draft first? See WP:AFC. Giant Snowman 19:00, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Your comment about me

Hi again,

I've seen your comment about me on the admin noticeboard. Just to clarify I am a new editor on this account but have been editing on and off for a few years on various IPs but hadn't logged in until recently. I have spent plenty of time reviewing wiki policy and procedure and am very interested in the 'behind the scenes' aspect of wikipedia.

Footballnerd2007 • talk ⚽ 19:51, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Please comment at WP:ANI. Why have you been undertaking botched page moves, why did you mess with my user space draft, and why have you created a RFA for another user? Giant Snowman 19:53, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

I’m not sure what to write here but I ask you read it

Hi Mr. Snowman,

I want to sincerely apologize for my actions and I realize that we both were getting frustrated and I apologize for that.

I'm starting to realize your point regarding the inexperience and I'm starting to realize although it is true and I don't want it to disqualify my vote, I feel like it is necessary to somehow be proactive about.

I was wondering if you would considering "adopting" me and be a mentor? I know we just argued a few hours ago but I'm realizing I really do need someone to help guide me and with the warning I already got for a satire edit (which was fully my fault), I'm starting to realize that maybe I don't know the Misplaced Pages's ins and outs as I thought.

I have been mostly trying to stay behind the scenes and been working on promoting this article but in light of recent events although I'm still working on it, I definitely need someone to mentor me. Would you consider adopting me?

Thanks, Reader of Information (talk) 02:33, 5 January 2025 (UTC) Reader of Information (talk) 02:33, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for reaching out, and yes, of course more than happy to mentor you as much as I can! Giant Snowman 10:07, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Awesome! Thank you so much! Where do we start? Reader of Information (talk) 14:27, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

You can just ask me any questions if you need help with anything. Giant Snowman 14:31, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Alright, thanks. I'll ask if I come up with anything. Reader of Information (talk) 14:37, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

ANI Notification

There is currently a discussion at Misplaced Pages:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Footballnerd2007 • talk ⚽ 12:02, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

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The Nuke feature also now provides links to the userpage of the user whose pages were deleted, and to the pages which were not selected for deletion, after page deletions are queued. This enables easier follow-up admin-actions.

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Following the 2024 Arbitration Committee elections, the following editors have been elected to the Arbitration Committee: CaptainEek, Daniel, Elli, KrakatoaKatie, Liz, Primefac, ScottishFinnishRadish, Theleekycauldron, Worm That Turned.

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