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It's been a year since the last one and I can't see anything that will make it tank, so what say you? ] ] ] 14:08, 26 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
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:+1 to that! -- ] <sup>(])</sup> 14:56, 26 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
::Okay, let me ping {{u|Dweller}} and see what he thinks. I want to go back through the first RfA and just confirm for my own sanity that the key oppose votes have all been dealt with, before I go any further. ] ] ] 15:51, 26 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:::{{ping|Ritchie333}} I'm fine with that. {{U|SoWhy}}, if you have time, can you take another look over my CSD/AFD stuff to make sure there are no remaining issues? '''<font face="Papyrus">] <small>(] | ])</small></font>''' 00:28, 27 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
::::Sure, no problem. Might take a day or two though. Regards ''']]''' 06:21, 27 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:::::{{done}} Spot-check looks good, can't see any problems. I would offer my services as a nominator but I see you have enough of those already? Regards ''']]''' 12:35, 28 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
::::::Anyone who wants to co-nom (I think {{u|HJ Mitchell}} was keen too), pop your name onto ] while we wait for Anarchyte to answer the standard 3 questions <small>("What is your name?", "What is your quest?" "What is your favourite colour?")</small>. ] ] ] 12:54, 28 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
::::::::Just adding co-noms without the candidate asking me to? Nah, Anarchyte should learn how hard it will be as an admin, so he should be forced to choose who may co-nom him {{=)|wink}} Regarsd ''']]''' 07:28, 29 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:::::::::{{ping|SoWhy}} Haha, I don't mind. I'd love to have you as a co-nom, you've really helped me over the last few months. {{happy face}} '''<font face="Papyrus">] <small>(] | ])</small></font>''' 07:40, 29 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
::::::::::Well, we'll see how you like it when the "Oppose, co-nominated by SoWhy" !votes start {{=)|wink}} Joking aside, I added a few lines that are hopefully extremely convincing™. Regards ''']]''' 09:10, 29 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:::::::{{ping|Ritchie333}} I've sent you an email {{happy face}}. '''<font face="Papyrus">] <small>(] | ])</small></font>''' 22:12, 28 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
::::::::So you did, it ended up in my spam folder. :-/ - I'll have a read through it and get back to you soon. ] ] ] 23:10, 28 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:::::::::{{ping|Ritchie333}} Hmm, how strange. Got any idea why it ended up there? I'll be somewhat busy today so my reply to the email may take a few hours. Cheers, '''<font face="Papyrus">] <small>(] | ])</small></font>''' 23:42, 28 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
::::::::::I have sent back some comments on that lot via email. If you can address that, we'll probably be good to go after the next iteration. ] ] ] 09:46, 29 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:::::::::::Splendid. I've emailed back. '''<font face="Papyrus">] <small>(] | ])</small></font>''' 09:36, 30 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:Ha ha, great minds think alike. I came here just about to ask the same question at the same time ]. I think you're more than ready now - your continued work on RMs and other adminy things, as well as the GAs you've written since last year are all fantastic. — ] (]) 15:27, 27 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
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:I'd love to co nom if I haven't missed the boat by the time I get home. ] | ] 03:17, 29 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
::{{ping|HJ Mitchell}} You should be fine, the questions etc haven't been finalised yet. '''<font face="Papyrus">] <small>(] | ])</small></font>''' 07:40, 29 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
*I've added a co-nom. Proudly. --] (]) <small>Become ]</small> 08:09, 29 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
{{u|SoWhy}} the more the merrier. --] (]) <small>Become ]</small> 08:19, 29 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
...and I didn't mean to exclude {{u|HJ Mitchell}} or anyone else for that matter. --] (]) <small>Become ]</small> 09:55, 29 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:Well, I think your other three(!) co-noms have said just about everything that needs to be said, but having seen you in action at FAC I wanted to add a little so I've added a fourth(!) statement. That I'm queuing up to nominate you behind people who certainly know what they're talking about is a very good sign! ] | ] 21:55, 29 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
I think the RfA is ready for your answers. --] (]) <small>Become ]</small> 09:47, 30 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:{{ping|Dweller}} I agree. I've sent {{U|Ritchie333|Ritchie}} a revised copy, just waiting on a response. Also, I saw your edit summary on the RfA page, I sincerely hope everything turns out okay. '''<font face="Papyrus">] <small>(] | ])</small></font>''' 10:40, 30 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
::Well, you have at least four supporters (most likely {{=)|wink}}) Regards ''']]''' 10:45, 30 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:::I'm happy with the answers to the questions, so I have IAR dropped them into the RfA - all you need to do is accept the nomination and we are off. I would recommend somebody else does the actual transclusion as it doesn't matter so much if they balls it up. ] ] ] 12:01, 30 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
::::{{ping|Ritchie333}} I've fixed up a few issues with the questions and I've sent you one more email before we finally pull the trigger. '''<font face="Papyrus">] <small>(] | ])</small></font>''' 12:16, 30 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:::::{{ping|Ritchie333|Dweller|SoWhy|HJ Mitchell}}. I've accepted the nomination. Thank you all for the kind words! Wish me luck {{happy face}}. Cheers, '''<font face="Papyrus">] <small>(] | ])</small></font>''' 12:46, 30 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
*And it's 'Good luck' from me. ] (]) 13:13, 30 June 2017 (UTC) | |||
:*Ditto, wishing you the very best of luck at your RFA. I've posted a question there, it is completely optional for you to answer, but might help any that have lingering doubts (I highly doubt it, and I am not one of them). Again, best of luck! <span style="font-family:Verdana;">] ]</span> 11:37, 1 July 2017 (UTC) | |||
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- An arbitration case titled Palestine-Israel articles 5 has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case will close on 14 December.
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The Signpost: 12 December 2024
- News and notes: Arbitrator election concludes
- Arbitration report: Palestine-Israel articles 5
- Disinformation report: Sex, power, and money revisited
- Op-ed: On the backrooms by Tamzin
- In the media: Like the BBC, often useful but not impartial
- Traffic report: Something Wicked for almost everybody
Merry Christmas!
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The Signpost: 24 December 2024
- From the archives: Where to draw the line in reporting?
- Recent research: "Misplaced Pages editors are quite prosocial", but those motivated by "social image" may put quantity over quality
- Gallery: A feast of holidays and carols
- Traffic report: Was a long and dark December
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Administrators' newsletter – January 2025
News and updates for administrators from the past month (December 2024).
- Following an RFC, Misplaced Pages:Notability (species) was adopted as a subject-specific notability guideline.
- A request for comment is open to discuss whether admins should be advised to warn users rather than issue no-warning blocks to those who have posted promotional content outside of article space.
- 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.
- 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.
- A New Pages Patrol backlog drive is happening in January 2025 to reduce the number of unreviewed articles and redirects in the new pages feed. Sign up here to participate!
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