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==Merry Christmas==
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Hello Newyorkbrad, warm wishes to you and your family throughout the holiday season. May your heart and home be filled with all of the joys the festive season brings. Here is a toast to a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year!.
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== Happy Holidays ==
== Willing to withdraw RFAr request ==


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Read your opinion. I don't completely know how you reach your conclusion, but that's okay. I'm convinced you get the argument I was making, and you know all the details and all the players far better than I.
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'''Hello Newyorkbrad, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this ]. Spread the ] by wishing another user a ] and a ], whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025. <br />Happy editing,'''<br />
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I submitted the motion in the thought that have an outsider raise it would make it easier to resolve the situation, rather than forcing arbcom to be both "plaintiff" and "jury" in the dispute. But, if you don't think its existence being helpful, I'm happy to withdraw the request (although I'll let a clerk or someone wiser than myself make the actual withdrawing/archiving. ). --] (]) 21:02, 29 October 2008 (UTC)
:Withdrawn, no archives as such to put in apparently.--] (]) 22:05, 29 October 2008 (UTC) |} ] (]) 04:41, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
::@Tznkai: If the "RFAr request" in question is a full request for arbitration—posted at ]—then an archive does exist; see ]. ] 18:28, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
:::It was a request for clarification/modification/enforcement, not a new case. No archiving necessary. (In appropriate cases, these requests can be archived to the talkpage of the underlying case, but I don't think that is needed here given that the request was withdrawn.) Thanks. ] (]) 22:27, 31 October 2008 (UTC)


== Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ==
== Re: Your status/Welcome back ==


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Thank you for your kind words. Currently, I'm at a stage where I'm burnt out, though when I try to take a break, my Wikiholism takes over. I'm hoping that's temporary, however. Thanks again, &ndash;] ] ] 23:35, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
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]May your holidays be filled with peace and joy. Spread the ] by wishing another user a ], whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year! ] (]) 08:00, 25 December 2024 (UTC) <br />


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== Happy New Year to you, Newyorkbrad! ==
Another 4chan death hoax, and, despite the consensus previously reached on ], no one will block or even protect the damn page.&mdash;](]) 02:08, 3 November 2008 (UTC)


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Thank you for your contributions to this encyclopedia using 21st century technology. I hope you don't get any unnecessary ]s.<br><br>] (]) 15:28, 1 January 2025 (UTC)
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== Sat Jan 25: Misplaced Pages Day NYC 2025 ==
Hi, you recently signalled your intent to accept ]. It is not my position to direct you to change your intent, however, I would like to ensure that you have read all the statements which were submitted to the case in question after you signalled your intent to take this case on board. In the event that you haven't kept up with developments on the case, could you please review the case again, and consider if it does in fact require arbcom intervention. Thanks. --] <sup>] ]</sup> 03:02, 4 November 2008 (UTC)


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You are invited to ''']''', hosted by ] at the ]'s central branch.
If is correct, I am concerned that such blocks are being made too frequently. I'm wondering about renewing ] for this option to be removed from the block screen. It might be worth getting someone to confirm those statistics and flesh them out a bit. I'd be interested to know of cases where such a block has been used on established users, for instance, and which admins have accrued the most of these blocks so far - if for no other reason than to ask questions to get a feel for when these blocks are seen as appropriate. Although users blocked in this way can still contact the unblock mailing list or the ArbCom mailing list, I'm worried that the community's ability to review blocks has been significantly reduced. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">] ]</strong> 02:39, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
:I would have to agree that this feature causes '''far''' more problems than its benefits can offset. How many times is there actually a good reason to use this feature? IMHO, simply locking the page with <code>&action=protect</code> is easy enough, and it causes far less problems. ]]] 04:26, 7 November 2008 (UTC)


The special focus this year will be the launch of our "400 Neighborhoods" campaign for the city's 400th anniversary and ].
::With MZMcBride's help, I put together a table of all blocks using the email block or user talk block feature. I'm hesitent to publish a list onwiki, but of the 22,000 blocks made since August 1, over 3,000 have had one or both of those features enabled. Maybe I can screen out the names and publish something tomorrow. ''']''' <sup>]</sup> 04:44, 7 November 2008 (UTC)


We'll also have ] and you're invited to sign up for one, though space is somewhat limited.
So for the last 22,000 blocks, 640 blocked a user from editing their talk page, 2859 prevented them from sending email. Of those that blocked usertalk, the top 10 admins by number of usertalk blocks broke down as


* Saturday, January 25, 2025
Admin 1: 10
*:''12:00 pm – 5:00 pm''
*:], Grand Army Plaza
*:Afterparty: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (off-site venue, TBA)


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Admin 3: 11

Admin 4: 12

Admin 5: 13

Admin 6: 15

Admin 7: 15

Admin 8: 33

Admin 9: 74

Admin 10: 193

I can do more detailed breakdown by block reason, etc. ''']''' <sup>]</sup> 16:53, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

===Analysis of data===
With MBisanz's help I have reviewed a good cross-section of these blocks, with especial focus on those admins who have been making most use of the ability to disable talkpage editing. I confess I am surprised by my findings. My conclusion is that the overwhelming proportion of these blocks were used in clearly appropriate circumstances - blocking sockpuppets making "Grawp-style" page moves. As these accounts are know to abuse talkpages once blocked, this seems the obvious case where such blocks were made. Of those blocks I found where this feature should not have been used, these tend to be reversed quickly. As MBisanz's figures about reveal, most admins have made very little use of blocks that disable talkpage editing. Those that have are actively involved in dealing with Grawp-related vandalism. I am relieved by what I have seen. I think extra codification of when such blocks should be used - especially emphasising for the avoidance of doubt that they are to be used only where abuse of the talkpage is expected, not where it is believed an appeal is bound to be successful - may be helpful. Any individual cases identified where talkpage disabling is used to stifle an opportunity for appeal (rather than prevent to abuse) should be treated as serious, and a pattern of such blocks would I hope lead to action against the admin concerned. I would be interested to hear of any such cases.

My only lingering concern is that, if the disabling of talkpage editing is now standard for Grawp-blocking scripts, good faith users may have trouble reporting if they are accidentally caught in such a block. However, in the only case where this happened the block was quickly reversed and further trials were done to modify the script to prevent the problem recurring. Whilst the disabling of talkpage editing remains a potentially dangerous new feature and should be monitored - an output containing only blocks that have used it could be useful - I do not think it is being abused at present based on my sampling of the data. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">] ]</strong> 17:57, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

== NYC Meetup: You are invited! ==
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In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to ] activities, ], interact with representatives from the ], and hold salon-style group discussions on Misplaced Pages and the other Wikimedia projects (see the ] and the ]).

We'll also review our recent ] event, and make preparations for our exciting successor ''''']''''' bonanza, being planned with the ] for February.

In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and (weather permitting) hold a late-night astronomy event at Columbia's telescopes.

You can add or remove your name from the New York City Meetups invite list at ].

To keep up-to-date on local events, you can also join our ].<br /><small>This has been an automated delivery by ] (]) 22:34, 7 November 2008 (UTC)</small>

== SA @ ArbCom ==

Regarding your comment on the aspartame RfArb, Twoggle is referring to the dispute now found at ]. Just thought I'd let you know if you wanted to check all that out... &mdash; ]'']'' 21:00, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

== Providence Meetup ==

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The next meetup will be Dec. 13, 2008. Drop me a note if you need directions. --] <sup>]</sup> 02:37, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

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== Old abitration case comment ==

Was reading an old arbitration case page and noticed ]. Did the idea of having time served be included in some cases (depending on the circumstances) ever gain traction or even be proposed? ] (]) 13:37, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

== Mentorship, Probation and Editing restrictions ==

I've just posted to ], and I pointed out there that ] got blanked in September 2007 (following a discussion started by you on the talk page pointing out that the list was out of date), though it later got redirected to ]. Would you be able to clear up the history behind that and do you know what the current practice is with listing probations? Should they be listed at ] or at Arbitration case pages, or both? I'm also trying to clear up where mentorships should be listed (the ArbCom-enforced ones anyway). ] (]) 14:56, 9 November 2008 (UTC)


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== Piotrus RfA evidence page query ==


--] via ] (]) 17:13, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
Greetings, I would like to respond to the recent on the , however I'd like some advice as to the appropriate forum. I wonder whether Poeticbent might have made an unintentional error in posting on the evidence page, rather than the associated discussion page. I say this as he now has two sections (my understanding is that each editor is to have one), the second of which (comprising his recent post) contains neither contains evidence, nor does it cite . As such, is it not inappropriate that I respond on the same page? Many thanks. ] (]) 21:26, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
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Merry Christmas

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Hello Newyorkbrad, warm wishes to you and your family throughout the holiday season. May your heart and home be filled with all of the joys the festive season brings. Here is a toast to a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year!.

scope_creep 13:24, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!

Hello Newyorkbrad, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025.
Happy editing,

A1Cafel (talk) 04:41, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year!
May your holidays be filled with peace and joy. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year! Galaxybeing (talk) 08:00, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
Adapted from {{Xmas6}}. Spread the cheer by adding {{subst:User:Altamel/Christmas}} to their talk page.

Happy New Year to you, Newyorkbrad!

Happy New Year!
Hello Newyorkbrad:

Did you know ... that back in 1885, Misplaced Pages editors wrote Good Articles with axes, hammers and chisels?

Thank you for your contributions to this encyclopedia using 21st century technology. I hope you don't get any unnecessary blisters.

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Sat Jan 25: Misplaced Pages Day NYC 2025

January 25: Misplaced Pages Day
Brooklyn Central Library

You are invited to Misplaced Pages Day 2025, hosted by Wikimedia NYC at the Brooklyn Public Library's central branch.

The special focus this year will be the launch of our "400 Neighborhoods" campaign for the city's 400th anniversary and WikiProject New York City/400 Task Force.

We'll also have a lightning talks session and you're invited to sign up for one, though space is somewhat limited.

  • Saturday, January 25, 2025
    12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Brooklyn Central Library, Grand Army Plaza
    Afterparty: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (off-site venue, TBA)
All attendees at Wikimedia NYC events are subject to the Wikimedia NYC Code of Conduct.

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