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DA Federal chairperson vs DA Federal council chairperson
Apparently both of these positions exist - but Wikipedia articles (such as the DA infobox) are apparently mixing them up. I can't really wrap my head around it either way, but perhaps you can. Francoisdjvr (talk) 19:04, 23 October 2019 (UTC)
 * Hi, Francois. I have looked at the DA's infobox and corrected it. Maimane resigned as federal leader, while Trollip quit as federal chairperson. Trollip had three deputies: Ivan Meyer, Mike Waters and Refiloe Nt'sekhe. Helen Zille is the chairperson of the party's federal council committee (highest-ranking decision-making committee within the party). She has two deputies: Natasha Mazzone and Thomas Walters. If you want to know more about the DA's leadership structure, I would advise you to read this article from News24 here. Lefcentreright  Talk  (plz ping) 19:16, 23 October 2019 (UTC)

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Natasha Mazzone image
I have been asked by Ms Mazzone to ensure that her picture is the one I put up. Please do NOT use the old image.

Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Libdem94 (talk • contribs) 18:08, 2 November 2019 (UTC)
 * All the images you have uploaded, violates the website's strict copyright policies. If this is true that Mazzone asked you to update the images, try to upload images of her that do not INFRINGE copyright. You can find out more about Wikipedia's copyright at WP:Copyrights. Lefcentreright  Talk  (plz ping) 18:13, 2 November 2019 (UTC)

Actually they don't. I own them. I took them. So kindly restore my last wdir immediately. Libdem94 (talk) 18:57, 2 November 2019 (UTC)

Actually, neither infringe copyright. The earlier image was gifted to Ms Mazzone by Alon Skuy, who took the original. The latter I took personally. Libdem94 (talk) 18:59, 2 November 2019 (UTC)

I, unfortunately, cannot take your word for it. To me, it actually just looks like you got the images from a quick Google search. All of them lack metadata (Images are required to have metadata). If you took them, they would have had metadata. That first image you uploaded from Mazzone was deleted from Commons for it being a copyright violation. You subsequently uploaded the same image to Wikipedia. That image is actually from Mazzone's Facebook page. Lefcentreright Talk  (plz ping) 19:05, 2 November 2019 (UTC)

I personally sat no more than 3 meters away in the old assembly and took the pic. Either way, I have attested (when I uploaded the image) that I bowned the copyright. That is a sworn, legal statement. The metadata, or lack thereof, is not sufficient evidence to counter that. Libdem94 (talk) 19:20, 2 November 2019 (UTC)

Should wish to debate this further, kindly contact me on 083 463 8858. Libdem94 (talk) 19:25, 2 November 2019 (UTC)
 * Just out of curiosity, are you Kevin Mileham? Lefcentreright  Talk  (plz ping) 19:39, 2 November 2019 (UTC)

Not that it should matter, but yes I am. Libdem94 (talk) 19:54, 2 November 2019 (UTC)
 * Well then Mr Mileham, nice to meet you, can I maybe give you some advice regarding images here on Wikipedia? Do not take images from Facebook, because Facebook changes the image's metadata making it look like a copyright violation, even if you were the one that took the picture. I have tentatively restored it to that one of Mazzone at the 2009 SONA, because the other one has been deleted. Upload one of Mrs Mazzone that you have personally taken (the initial image), not from Facebook. Thanks. Lefcentreright  Talk  (plz ping) 21:30, 2 November 2019 (UTC)

New Page Review newsletter November 2019
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Love your stuff
I see you are a left handed genius! Thanks for all the info you have posted about Africa. I have found it very interesting to read.

Cheers,

Pete — Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.98.148.254 (talk) 09:55, 5 November 2019 (UTC)

Anna Darius Ishaku
Hello, you added my article about Anna Darius Ishaku for speedy delete. Just wanted to know more on your reason and also to tell you that the person in question is a well notable person in Nigeria as she is the first lady of Taraba State and the founder of Hope Afresh Foundation, a Non-governmental organization which is also recognized in Nigeria. Please help me know better in what to do, as I'm new to this. Thanks Moshswacide (talk) 23:32, 9 November 2019 (UTC)

Editor of the Week
User:Girth Summit submitted the following nomination for Editor of the Week:
 * I nominate Lefcentreright to be Editor of the Week for tireless work in expanding and improving our content about South African politics. He is a very young editor, producing a lot of well-written, properly sourced articles, in an area which is much-overlooked by the majority of editors. I've recently also found out that he's a pleasure to interact with - I removed a valid CSD tag they'd placed on an article I was improving, and rather than get huffy he thanked me graciously for my efforts. He's also started doing NPP reviewing and generally helping out, and I'd love to see him get some recognition for his excellent contributions.

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Thanks again for your efforts! &#8213; Buster7  &#9742;   18:45, 17 November 2019 (UTC)
 * Congratulations Lefcentreright - I know our interaction over Mvuyo Tom was a while ago now (it takes a while for these nominations to be accepted and filter through!), but I was impressed by how you handled that, and have noticed you around the place quite a few times in the past few months, and have consistently been impressed by what I've seen. Thanks so much for all your work on the project, in content creation, reviewing, and generally being a great Wikipedian. Cheers! Girth Summit  (blether)  22:15, 20 November 2019 (UTC)

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Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays text.png Hello Lefcentreright: Enjoy the holiday season, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers,  D Big X ray ᗙ Happy Holidays!  18:11, 24 December 2019 (UTC)


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 * Thank you very much. Same to you and your family :) Lefcentreright  Talk  (plz ping) 18:36, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Good luck
 豊かな十年へようこそ/WELCOME TO THE D20s Miraclepine wishes you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a prosperous decade of change and fortune. このミラPはLefcentrerightたちのメリークリスマスも新年も変革と幸運の豊かな十年をおめでとうございます！ フレフレ、みんなの未来！/GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR FUTURE! ミラP 05:00, 25 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Thank you. I appreciate the message :) Lefcentreright  Talk  (plz ping) 08:11, 25 December 2019 (UTC)

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Jim Rogers (California politician)
Hi there are new updates and sources for this one, perhaps you would reach a different conclusion on the articles current condition.Ndołkah☆ (talk) 05:55, 29 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Thank you for notifying me. I will have a look now. Lefcentreright  Talk  (plz ping) 07:37, 29 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy New Year!


Lefcentreright, Have a great 2020 and thanks for your continued contributions to Wikipedia.

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– Utopes (talk) 04:37, 1 January 2020 (UTC)


 * Thank you. Have a great 2020! Lefcentreright  Talk  (plz ping) 11:10, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

German young wikipedians
Hi Jan-Hendrik,

In Germany there's an organisation called the "Jungwikipedianer", the "young Wikipedians". Would you like to make contact with them? I can definitely facilitate this. Maybe you'd like to start a sibling organisation in South Africa? --Slashme (talk) 11:12, 5 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Yes, why not? I would love to start a sibling organisation like that here in South Africa. My mission here on Wikipedia is to inevitably grow articles relating to South Africa and by recruiting more younger people, we can grow South African Wikipedia together. Lefcentreright  Talk  (plz ping) 11:38, 5 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Done! Let's see whether and when an answer comes. --Slashme (talk) 11:49, 5 January 2020 (UTC)
 * Hi, I'm a former Jungwikipedianer and still kinda watch them. We once had a Jungwikipedianer from Bangladesh, so you can just ask for becoming a member on de:WP:JWPA. --Kenny McFly (talk) 11:59, 5 January 2020 (UTC)

Copying within Wikipedia requires attribution
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Thanks for reviewing Chambly
Necessary work for the health of Wikipedia - thanks! Mr Serjeant Buzfuz (talk) 17:41, 20 January 2020 (UTC)

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