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| ::I have never done these, because the formal procedure is unreasonably complicated. If someone made a script, like for closing AfDs, then I would--but it would still leave the history merge problem which I doubt can be automated. I will not to history merges, because the few Idid , I got it wrong about half the time. Perhaps we could find a better way. ''']''' (]) 23:22, 24 May 2013 (UTC) | ::I have never done these, because the formal procedure is unreasonably complicated. If someone made a script, like for closing AfDs, then I would--but it would still leave the history merge problem which I doubt can be automated. I will not to history merges, because the few Idid , I got it wrong about half the time. Perhaps we could find a better way. ''']''' (]) 23:22, 24 May 2013 (UTC) | ||
| :Nathan Johnson's closure is contested at ]. If you're Nathan, watch out if you |
:<s>Nathan Johnson's closure is contested at ]. If you're Nathan, watch out if you want to< evaluate less-than-easy discussions <u>and then briefly explain without adequate rationale</u>. Otherwise, if you are another non-administrator, there are more in backlogs, but go for easiest first. I recommend that an administrator can evaluate more challenging discussions if well-experienced. --] (]) 04:18, 1 June 2013 (UTC)</s> | ||
| :: Since Dennis Brown makes sure that Nathan would know what he is going to do in regards to requested moves, I guess that I should not discriminate admins and non-admins. Actually, I will be careful of experiences. Still, Nathan swears that he'll make rationales next time. Back to this request, more experienced editor is needed. --] (]) 20:41, 1 June 2013 (UTC) | |||
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WP:RM
WP:RM is designed to have all requested moves either relisted or closed before reaching the backlog. See WP:RMCI for closing instructions. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Apteva (talk • contribs) 01:17, 23 May 2013 UTC
- I did a few. Pretty unsatisfying work, which is probably why there's a backlog... -Nathan Johnson (talk) 16:46, 24 May 2013 (UTC)
- I have never done these, because the formal procedure is unreasonably complicated. If someone made a script, like for closing AfDs, then I would--but it would still leave the history merge problem which I doubt can be automated. I will not to history merges, because the few Idid , I got it wrong about half the time. Perhaps we could find a better way. DGG ( talk ) 23:22, 24 May 2013 (UTC)
Nathan Johnson's closure is contested at WP:ANI. If you're Nathan, watch out if you want to< evaluate less-than-easy discussions and then briefly explain without adequate rationale. Otherwise, if you are another non-administrator, there are more in backlogs, but go for easiest first. I recommend that an administrator can evaluate more challenging discussions if well-experienced. --George Ho (talk) 04:18, 1 June 2013 (UTC)- Since Dennis Brown makes sure that Nathan would know what he is going to do in regards to requested moves, I guess that I should not discriminate admins and non-admins. Actually, I will be careful of experiences. Still, Nathan swears that he'll make rationales next time. Back to this request, more experienced editor is needed. --George Ho (talk) 20:41, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
Talk:Jaws_(James_Bond)#Merger_proposal
Is there a consensus already? If not, can you add the {{rfc|media}} tag at top of OP, please? — Preceding unsigned comment added by George Ho (talk • contribs) 18:00, 30 May 2013 (UTC)
- Done. -Nathan Johnson (talk) 19:56, 30 May 2013 (UTC)
Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/March Against Monsanto
I nominated this article for deletion when it was a poorly formatted list of cities. It has been much improved, and it appears that there is consensus to keep it. I request that it be closed without waiting for the seven-day period. Robert McClenon (talk) 01:14, 31 May 2013 (UTC)
- Done. -Nathan Johnson (talk) 15:09, 31 May 2013 (UTC)
Talk:List of vegetarians#RfC: Images of women
This was closed recently by the bot after being open for a month. It would be appreciated if an uninvolved editor could sum up consensus. Many thanks, SlimVirgin 19:43, 31 May 2013 (UTC)
- Two users edit conflicted while closing this thread, so it'd be nice if one more user would look at this. Or offer advice on how to proceed. Or give me ice cream. -Nathan Johnson (talk) 23:44, 31 May 2013 (UTC)
Misplaced Pages:Requests for comment/Folken de Fanel
This RFC/U was opened a month ago, so I am requesting an uninvolved admin to gauge the consensus and close it. BOZ (talk) 21:48, 31 May 2013 (UTC)
- I second this request. The subject of the RfC/U has continued inappropriate soapboxing, on top of previous personal attacks. Jclemens (talk) 16:14, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/Wikipediocracy (2nd nomination)
Can an uninvolved Admin (its at a 2nd AFD due to a disputed snow NAC, so admin only please) review and close this. Including the the first AFD it has been discussed since the 19th May, the current AFD open since the 24th May. Its also starting to attract trolling. Only in death does duty end (talk) 11:50, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- Seconded. The discussion has been going off the rails for a couple of days now. Please end it. - MrX 15:37, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- Thirded. I came here to request that this be closed, only to find that the request was made. Anything sensible to be said was said days ago.— alf laylah wa laylah (talk) 15:48, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
Misplaced Pages talk:Naming conventions (people)#Birth date format conformity .28second round.29
This discussion needs to be formally closed. If no single option has a majority, please determine the top 2 options so we can present a third round.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 13:45, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
Talk:The Rite of Spring#Infobox
Could an uninvolved admin please take a look at Talk:The Rite of Spring#Infobox, where it is clear that there is no consensus for change. On a purely proactical level, there is a section of the talk thread (Talk:The Rite of Spring#Improving Content ...) which is still active and does not relate directly to the infobox argument, or at least contains a discussion which has moved past the infobox and deals only with the content of the article. I suspect this should be left open for further discussion. Many thanks. - SchroCat (talk) 14:39, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- Objection A number of editors, on both sides of the discussion, have posted in the last 12 hours; the discussion is not over and this is an attempt by an involved editor to stifle debate. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 14:49, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- There is one principal, strongly committed, dissentient voice from the consensus, and I see no prospect of a change to the consensus. After more than 8,500 words on this matter I think the discussion on adding an info-box has run its course, and perpetuation is verging on the vexatious. Tim riley (talk) 14:57, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- ...two involved editors attempting to stifle debate. I'm not Gerda, BTW.Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 15:01, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- Andy can rest assured that he is in no danger of being confused for the beloved Gerda; she is much cherished and respected by contributors to WP music articles, and when she disagrees with others she does it with grace and concision. Tim riley (talk) 15:05, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- ...two involved editors attempting to stifle debate. I'm not Gerda, BTW.Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 15:01, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- There is one principal, strongly committed, dissentient voice from the consensus, and I see no prospect of a change to the consensus. After more than 8,500 words on this matter I think the discussion on adding an info-box has run its course, and perpetuation is verging on the vexatious. Tim riley (talk) 14:57, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- Not done. Thread opened yesterday. If consensus is already so clear-cut, it doesn't require formal closure. -Nathan Johnson (talk) 16:55, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- The problem, Nathan, is that there are two deeply entrenched views, neither of which is going to give way. Because there is no consensus to change, the status quo will remain. All that will happen is that positions will become more deeply entrenched than they were previously and tempers will become more frayed, leading to further snide accusations or sub-standard behavior. Sigh.... it'll just drag on pointlessly for another 10,000 words or so and become increasingly tiresome, divisive and polarising. Closure is probably the least painful pathway for all, despite the trite accusations of censorship and "stifling debate". - SchroCat (talk) 17:34, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- One minor point, Nathan: the thread was opened on 30 May, not yesterday. Cheers. - SchroCat (talk) 18:39, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- Called to my attention, makes me smile. My point of view: an infobox was suggested, was improved, so was the template, suggestions to improve the article came up, nothing wrong with that, right? - The infobox will not be admitted to the article anytime soon, so what? - It took a few months until I was "converted" from being against infoxes to seeing that they are good for accessibility. The infobox has been described as disfiguring the article. That's how you can look at a ramp for the disabled disfiguring a building. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:10, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- One minor point, Nathan: the thread was opened on 30 May, not yesterday. Cheers. - SchroCat (talk) 18:39, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
- The problem, Nathan, is that there are two deeply entrenched views, neither of which is going to give way. Because there is no consensus to change, the status quo will remain. All that will happen is that positions will become more deeply entrenched than they were previously and tempers will become more frayed, leading to further snide accusations or sub-standard behavior. Sigh.... it'll just drag on pointlessly for another 10,000 words or so and become increasingly tiresome, divisive and polarising. Closure is probably the least painful pathway for all, despite the trite accusations of censorship and "stifling debate". - SchroCat (talk) 17:34, 1 June 2013 (UTC)