User talk:Missvain/Archive 18

This Month in GLAM: June 2012
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Photos
Hello, I am still unsure whether my photo is suitable for Wikipedia. The wikicommons page is confusing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cyresire (talk • contribs) 02:41, 8 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi, I'm traveling right now, but a good place to ask would probably be the Teahouse, and including a link or information about the photo would be great. Sorry I can't help this second! Sarah (talk) 03:09, 8 July 2012 (UTC)

Nevermind, I don't think I can upload it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cyresire (talk • contribs) 07:52, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

Heads up - Tea House may get a new visitor
Hi Sarah, A brand-new editor, is, quelle surprise, struggling with some of the bureaucracy. The editor is interested in writing an article about an organization, the NSWRuralDoctorsNetwork. Has been blocked and the article deleted. I've tried to offer some advice, but the issues at present, aren't permissions related so I've urged her to drop in to the Tea House. Her current and revised screen name is RuralDoctors (which I've explained is not acceptable). You can see more of the background at (including my blunder when you didn't tell me her user name, so I guessed it was her real name, and there is a user by that name, but luckily, not her.)

Hope to see you in DC. SPhilbrick (Talk)  12:46, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

MirrorLink - Article for Creation
Hi, I have created another AfC MirrorLink. Kindly take some time to review and leave your comments. I am a little surprised that such a widely spoken about technology with numerous google search results is still not up at Wiki. Policies shouldn't become so intricate that they make the system slow & inefficient. Since you did review the previous draft, thought of bothering you again with this stuff. -Ambar wiki (talk) 14:30, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Angels Camp Museum
Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:02, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

WikiProject Editor Retention: You are the "Increase participation by women" team lead
Hi Sarah, I went ahead and created project teams for each of the general editor retention areas people have expressed an interest to work in. Please review the team lists here: WikiProject_Editor_Retention. I have assigned you as the leader of the "Increase participation by women" team. Assuming you are interested in taking on this role, please notify the members of your team, and verify each editor is interested in being on the team. I expect that there might be some shuffling around of roles and teams at first, but once the teams are settled, I will co-ordinate with the teams leads to put together goals and a basic project plan to make sure that the project as a whole is successful and makes a measurable, positive difference for Wikipedia. Thank you for for your involvement... 19:47, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

Editor retention
Thanks for being a part of the project! I noticed what I believe is a female who I have been conversing with a bit over an image that she added and I reverted. Looking back over her history and talks, I think she is having a bit of trouble adjusting to the rough and tumble nature here. She has been here a few months and seems to be doing some worthwhile edits. I've offered my talk page for any concern or question, but feel I came up short. She has visited the Teahouse a couple of times, but my gut feeling says a personal note might be a good idea. Dennis Brown - 2&cent;    &copy;  23:32, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

July 2012 Study of authors of health-related Wikipedia pages
Dear Author/SarahStierch

My name is Nuša Farič and I am a Health Psychology MSc student at University College London (UCL). I am currently running a quantitative study entitled Who edits health-related Wikipedia pages and why? I am interested in the editorial experience of people who edit health-related Wikipedia pages. I am interested to learn more about the authors of health-related pages on Wikipedia and what motivations they have for doing so. I am currently contacting the authors of randomly selected articles and I noticed that someone at this address edited an article on Contact Dermatitis. I would like to ask you a few questions about you and your experience of editing the above mentioned article. If you would like more information about the project, please visit my user page http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Hydra_Rain and if interested, please visit my Talk page or e-mail me on nusa.faric.11@ucl.ac.uk. Also, others interested in the study may contact me! If I do not hear back from you I will not contact this account again. Thank you very much in advance. Hydra Rain (talk) 20:32, 12 July 2012 (UTC)

Talkback
Wow - Thank you - just noticed you gave me the ada lovelace award back in March. --CatS (talk) 04:06, 16 July 2012 (UTC)

Also, editing advice?
Also also, my next target for editing is the middlebox page, which is woefully underdeveloped -- and also fairly inaccurate ;-) The thing is, middleboxes are my research area, and some of the data on how widely middleboxes are used (and how) is actually written by me (like this). My inkling is that it's not kosher to cite one's own work -- and I'm capable of extending the article without it -- but there are a few facts I'd like to cite *if* it's legit. Am I right in assuming it's not legit to cite my own work? Justinesherry (talk) 18:58, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi Justinesherry! Yup, you aren't supposed to cite your own work. But, if it's published someplace you can always drop by the talk page of the subject and leave a link or suggestion about your work. I hope this helps! (The Teahouse is a good place to visit for a more timely response, if needed, too!). Sarah (talk) 16:34, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

Wikimania Barnstar

 * dude ... X (American band) ... Actually .... Need more help on Avocation.--evrik (talk) 19:23, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * What are you thinking about regarding the avocation article? We probably should add citations for peoples avocations, too? Sarah (talk) 16:45, 18 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Also, it was great meeting you if only for a minute! And thank you for the barnstar =) Sarah (talk) 16:46, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

Wikimania videos?
Hey Sarah, do you know if any of the Wikimania presentations are being videotaped and if they will be available online? Specifically, I noticed that a Teahouse presentation was given. Is there any way for me to view this presentation? Thanks, Ryan Vesey Review me!  00:49, 14 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hey Ryan! I'm not sure where the videos are or where they'll be just yet. When/if I find out I'll surely let you know. Sarah (talk) 17:09, 18 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Great! I wonder if commons has that type of hosting capability or maybe they'll go to YouTube? Ryan Vesey  Review me!  17:28, 18 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Last year it took a long time for them to be uploaded and when they were they went to YouTube. I think it depends on how long it is, as Commons has a cap on size. We shall see! Sarah (talk) 17:41, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

Sarah's ideas are intriguing to me and I would like to subscribe to her newsletter
Hey Sarah,

Yesterday I read Torie Bosch's Slate.com article about Wikipedia's gender imbalance. As Bernard Black says, "I can't help being angry when I'm furious."

I would like to do something about it. I am a young professional editor and writer with a background in newspapers, law, history, and tech. I am absolutely unafraid to stand my ground in any argument, so Wikipedia's hostile review process has never really bothered me. I've been editing Wikipedia articles casually for four or five years; I recently successfully rewrote Einsatzgruppen, an article that combined the Wikipedia trifecta of excessive length, frequent vandalism, and Nazis.

I really like what you're doing and I think I could help you make Wikipedia better. Point me in the right direction.

(talk to) Caroline Sanford 08:35, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi Caroline. You are already doing the right thing - editing Wikipedia! I do advise - if you want to avoid any dramatic situations/arguments, to avoid editing or contributing to contentious subjects such as abortion or men's rights. However, by just editing Wikipedia, and being a woman, you are doing the right thing!! I also encourage those who are comfortable with it to reach out to other women who would find interest or value in contributing to Wikipedia and related projects. This can even go as far as you hosting an editing event in your neighborhood! Let me know if the latter interests you and I can link you to some information! Also, just by simply stating you're a woman when surveys take place is a good thing too =) I do have an upcoming project that I'll be launching, but not for a few months, so, until that is launched, that's all I really have to suggest: make it known that we need more women, encourage women to do so, and keep editing yourself! Thank you for all your contributions, they're fabulous and so important!! Sarah (talk) 17:28, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

I just wanted to respond to this and say that you're awesome too Caroline and good luck!!! Justinesherry (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 18:43, 15 July 2012 (UTC)

Wikimania Photos on Commons
Greetings, Sarah. It was great to meet you in person. I uploaded a few photos that include you at Wikimania to Commons. Look in Category:Wikimania 2012 and Category:Wikimania 2012 presentations. As always, take care and have fun, DocTree (talk) 21:08, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hey Doctree! It was AWESOME meeting you!! I wish I could have spent more time with people, it was such a crazy whirlwind event. I do think it's pretty awesome that you were able to attend - not everyday that we can say Wikimania was in our own backyard. Thanks for the photos - see you later =) Sarah (talk) 17:50, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

Your opinion re: gender-neutral phrasing
Hey, Sarah, I actually meant to ask this when we were all gathered around the table on Friday, but didn't end up getting the chance. I've never really put much thought into taking care of my gendered pronouns; I generally just play the odds and use male pronouns without much thought (unless there's evidence to the contrary). What do you think about this? Is it something I should start paying attention to? (As far as which form to use, I'd imagine I'd just go with the singular "they"; the other options just seem too clunky.) It's not something that I can really relate to, as far as being on the receiving end. Thanks! Writ Keeper &#9863;&#9812; 04:01, 16 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hey Writ! Good question - is this when referring to Wikipedians? I have learned to say "they" just to cover my butt - while most of the time someone is male, you never know when they might not be! Especially when it comes to names, subject interests, etc. "They," is a good option or even the old "s/he" :) Sarah (talk) 17:57, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

Adrienne Bolland
Sarah,

I have continued the expansion that we started Saturday and gotten it to the point of another DYK nomination (with Maire and Courcelles credited as coauthors). Check it out. Daniel Case (talk) 03:00, 17 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Whoa! Daniel, that is awesome. Amazing work! Sarah (talk) 18:04, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

Re: Barnes
The_Art_of_the_Steal_(film). Nice getting to spend some time with you in your city! Ocaasit &#124; c 15:52, 18 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi Ocaasi! It was great meeting and hanging out with you!! Thanks for a link to the film. Now that I live in San Francisco, hopefully you will visit us there soon =) Sarah (talk) 18:06, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

Gender gap subscription list
Hey Sarah, earlier today I sent a message to the Gender Gap subscription list. Every listserv I've ever used has sent me the message along with everyone else, so I was wondering if it actually got sent. Ryan Vesey Review me!  17:30, 18 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I also thought I'd point you to User talk:SarahStierch/Archive 18 just in case you hadn't seen it. Ryan Vesey Review me!  17:32, 18 July 2012 (UTC)
 * It did! Right now I'm pretty busy developing some projects (an online action space geared towards women), so my time is pretty involved in that. Taking a team lead would be pretty tough for me, but, I'll be participating when I can. Sarah (talk) 18:07, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

Talkback
Just in case. ;) Writ Keeper &#9863;&#9812; 18:42, 18 July 2012 (UTC)

Teahouse invitation phase two
Hey Sarah! I added myself to the short list, but didn't see the questions which you mentioned? --Rosiestep (talk) 02:36, 19 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Doh! It's on the talk page :) meta:Research_talk:Teahouse/Invites Sarah (talk) 17:08, 19 July 2012 (UTC)
 * And the discussion is continuing at Meta about linking Heather's artwork to the Teahouse rather than image data. Your comments? Observations? DocTree (talk) 18:01, 19 July 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for the feedback
My apologies...I know better. I have been thinking of committing to help at Teahouse for a while, but my time is very limited. That isn't the first time I have chimed in on something there and I know I should have used a friendlier opening. I will watch it in the future. Teahouse is great. So many other places in Wikipedia you get attitude. Not at the Teahouse. Thank you and all your cohorts for that. Gtwfan52 (talk) 23:51, 19 July 2012 (UTC)

Re: this edit
So awesome. At the time I remember thinking to myself, "Is that all seersucker? He's not even southern! What a boss!" I think this is proper commemoration. --Qwerty0 (talk) 12:19, 20 July 2012 (UTC)

American Academy in Rome
A few anonymous and newly registered editors have made substantial edits to this page, of which you wrote a significant part. Another editor requested protection because they think the new edits are dubious, so I'm writing to invite you to have a look at the recent edits and make further changes. Deryck C. 14:31, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi Deryck. From what I can find the majority of the content that user added was from unreliable sources - the academy website, academy produced publications or related organizations. I basically reverted all of their edits - the majority which were also non neutral in their reading. It's not that exciting now, but, at least it's using reliable neutral sources. I'm not sure if we should protect it or what, but, I did add it to my watch list (which I must have forgotten). Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Sarah (talk) 16:40, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Whatever suits you. Thanks for stepping in! Deryck C. 18:38, 20 July 2012 (UTC)

Possibly unfree File:Solanas custody.jpg
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Whisperback
Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 03:24, 22 July 2012 (UTC)
 * And another one. Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 07:23, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

good response
Kudos for answering up...and extra credit for use of smilies.TCO (talk) 15:02, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (File:Solanas custody.jpg)
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No tea leaf yet?
Hi there Sarah, congrats on your nomination for adminship. I was just wondering why we haven't had a Tea Leaf for this month yet and when I might deliver it?  Rcsprinter  (orate)  @ 11:35, 22 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi RC. We don't really have anything to report right now. When we do, we'll release one! Thanks, for the kind words at the AfC RfA btw! Sarah (talk) 00:56, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Um, what AfC?  Rcsprinter  (natter)  @ 09:52, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
 * RfA I meant :P SarahStierch (talk) 15:29, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

Teahouse
Hey Sarah, thanks for dropping a Teahouse invite on GabrielFreiria's page, I went there intending to invite him but got totally sidetracked! I just read a Wikipedia-related article on Gawker (I believe) that mentioned you, and I'm even more impressed. Good luck with your RfA, and should it succeed (I hope it does), please feel free to drop me a note if you have any admin-related questions. One more question - is there any kind of task force or wikiproject for female scientists or somesuch? Thanks again. Keilana&#124;Parlez ici 18:38, 22 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hey Keilana!! Ha, yes, Gawker :) I was honored to be something they like..for a change! There isn't a task force for women scientists so to say. I guess WikiProject Women's History would be the closest. I think it's a cool idea, perhaps it's worth asking on the women's history project if it should be a task force? SarahStierch (talk) 22:00, 24 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Haha when they are totally appreciative of something you know you're doing it right! Thanks again, I'll poke around there when I have some free time. See you around the Teahouse! :) Keilana&#124;Parlez ici 03:18, 25 July 2012 (UTC)

Talkpage archives
There's a problem with your talkpage archives - it looks like you renamed them at some point, and there is a disconnection between your current archives and your old archives, so it is difficult to access them all. The link on your talkpage takes you here rather than to an index. And when you move back to User talk:SarahStierch/Archive 12, you'll see that User talk:SarahStierch/Archive 11 is red. Your old archives - User talk:SarahStierch/Old Archives 9 are not linked. SilkTork  ✔Tea time  10:09, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I gave up trying to organize my archives months ago. I also never reference them, and as the one "in charge" of my userspace I decided to just led them by sucked into the world of archives, wherever that may be, and continue on :) And secretly hoped they'd just fix themselves. Ha ha. I've always stunk at figuring out the archives stuff - it started years ago and just hasn't stopped since. (Everyone is allotted one lazy thing!) SarahStierch (talk) 15:31, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

Signature
Hi Sarah, I noticed your RfA, and was going to support as I have seen you around and you seem to do good work. There is one small matter that I wanted to raise with you, and I thought here would be better than on your RfA. There is another user,, who is already an admin although she doesn't edit all that much any more. Your current signature is almost identical to hers. Would you be prepared to amend yours to make it clear that you are a different user? Thanks a lot for your consideration. --John (talk) 10:58, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi John. You're not the first to ask this of me - I noticed it was easier to just go by "Sarah" when working with new editors, and I've changed it back and forth a few times. I just changed it back again (blah!). Thanks - SarahStierch (talk) 15:28, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Thank you, I appreciate that. --John (talk) 18:32, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

Please see List of San Francisco Designated Landmarks
I've made a couple of changes and a few suggestions at the talk page. I don't see any reason that this can't be included in WLM-US and/or a September Wiki Loves event. Should I contact other SFers about getting this going? It should be a snap. Smallbones (talk) 17:51, 24 July 2012 (UTC)
 * We're actually working on figuring a few things out here. Right now I think national coordination is imperative and it seems that the DC folks might need a little boost of energy. Do you know of any updates on their front? I'm actually in the process of building lists for the California Historical Landmarks pages. They'll be done in a few weeks if time allows me! And Multichill has already added all of the CHL data to the WLM database, so there will at least by a Califoria Loves Monuments event ;) SarahStierch (talk) 17:53, 24 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Sounds good. Smallbones (talk) 17:56, 24 July 2012 (UTC)

Welcoming templates
Hello Sarah! Congratulations on your RfA for a start! I was welcoming some new users with the Teahouse templates, and I noticed that the usual welcoming templates don't have any link or mention of The Teahouse. So, I sent an email to Okeyes asking his opinion, and he's asked me to run it by yourself and "Siko" first. I can't find a user named Siko either on the Teahouse or even registered on Wikipedia, so if you do know who Okeyes is talking about could you please let them know for me? Meanwhile, your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! Osarius - Want a chat? 14:56, 24 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Just FYI, "Siko" is Siko Bouterse, the Head of Community Fellows at the WMF, and her Wikipedia account is User:Sbouterse (WMF). I've left her a note pointing to this thread.  Cheers, Writ Keeper &#9863;&#9812; 15:02, 24 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Ah, thanks Writ Keeper ! Osarius - Want a chat? 15:13, 24 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the heads up, Writ Keeper, and Hi Osarius! Nice to meet you.  Man, I so wish my username was actually just Siko so it would be easier to find me.  Anyhow, thanks for welcoming new editors with Teahouse templates, that is awesome!  During the pilot phase of the project we did suggest adding a link to the Teahouse into some of the general welcome templates, but those suggestions were ultimately rejected.  I think the main reason at the time was that Teahouse was still felt to be an unproven concept, and those who suggested adding it were fairly invested in the project - Sarah and I definitely have a POV on this issue, we obviously think the Teahouse is great :-).  I do still see value in having Teahouse added to welcome templates as a resource for new editors, but it will be up to community members to start that discussion again and decide if this is the right thing to do.  Siko (talk) 17:27, 24 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks Siko and Writ for chiming in! And hi Osarius! Yes, what Siko said is true. It is up to the community - it got a little too chaotic for me when we originally pitched it, so, I've taken the role of stepping back and enjoying a cup of tea and hoping others can fight the good fight. A good place to also start thinking about it might be to stop by the host lounge talk page at the Teahouse. I think our volunteer crew at the Teahouse would surely support the idea and love to see something happen with this. I know I would. And yes, thank you for inviting new users to the Teahouse! SarahStierch (talk) 17:30, 24 July 2012 (UTC)

Thank you all for responding, and hello Siko, it is nice to meet you too! I note you had problems when you first started the Teahouse, which is a shame - it shows to me that people don't have a lot of confidence in new projects. But the Teahouse is open and established now with more people getting involved but not enough people to help out, hence my suggestion. I shall post the idea on the host lounge talk page and see what concencus I get. Thanks all! Osarius - Want a chat? 14:45, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi Osarius! You know, the best place to probably do this is at the welcome template talk page. We've talked about this extensively and everyone agrees - we need it on the welcome template. So, if you're feeling up for it, go for it and drop by the talk page at the Teahouse and let us know so people can keep an eye (or participate) in the conversation. I'd love to see this happen, but my head practically exploded while originally trying to do it. Go forth and conquer!!! SarahStierch (talk) 21:12, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
 * (random stalk) Osarius, maybe some of these templates will interest you: welcome-t, welcome-anon-t, welcome-t-anon. benzband  ( talk ) 21:20, 25 July 2012 (UTC)

List of Speakers of the Croatian Parliament
Hello Sarah! A problem has occured. I added the Speakers of the pre-independence Croatian Sabor, but user Sundustund removed them. I do't know why. I have sent him a question, but it is still unanswered. Best wishes! Torstrand (talk) 22:15, 25 July 2012 (CEST)
 * Hi there - are you also Mbakkel2? Try to only use one account - people might investigate and you might get in trouble for being a sockpuppet which means you'll get blocked from editing! Anyway, I commented on the editors talk page and I encourage this discussion to take place on the talk page for the article. Sadly, my knowledge of Croatian history is lacking and I don't feel comfortable making any judgement calls. If we need to do a request for comment from the broader community we can. SarahStierch (talk) 20:52, 25 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Yes please. On Norwegian Wikipedia I am Mbakkel2, on English Wikipedia I have become Torstrand. I tried to login as Mbakkel2, but in vain. I had to change my username. Torstrand (talk) 22:59, 25 July 2012 (CEST)

I replied to your answer and asked more questions.
I kept the discussion there in case someone else wanted to join in. Thanks. Tlqk56 (talk) 22:45, 25 July 2012 (UTC)

The right merge template?
Is this the right template to put on the other pages? Does it look right? Why is one link red? Is it the Novocaine??? (No pain, just lots of numbness, thanks. I cracked a baby tooth that never fell out.) I went ahead and contacted people who had contributed to these pages, going back a couple of years. Do I have to put a message on each talk page, too? Thanks. Tlqk56 (talk) 23:40, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Yup, that's the right one. I just added it to the Susan Kushner article. For some reason it shows up red on my talk page but blue when I place the template on a talk page. Weird!! SarahStierch (talk) 04:03, 26 July 2012 (UTC)
 * that's because it's in the user namespace, so the template assumes you're trying to move User:SarahStierch to User:Ramona (novel series). As a side note, this page is being listed in Category:Items to be merged because of the template. benzband  ( talk ) 07:34, 26 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Benzband, for the explanation, that really had me puzzled. Anybody who says WP is simple is kidding themselves. :) And thank you Sarah, for posting the template. So now we just wait? Tlqk56 (talk) 14:45, 26 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Yup, give it about a week. You'll probably see some conversation happen, and feel free to join in. We'll take a look at it in a week. SarahStierch (talk) 17:22, 26 July 2012 (UTC)
 * OK, a week is good. Thanks. Tlqk56 (talk)

A kitten for you!
Thanks for accepting my article!

1jtwidell (talk) 13:21, 26 July 2012 (UTC) 
 * Awe, thanks! Thank you for contributing to WIkipedia - keep up the great work! What do you think you'll work on next? SarahStierch (talk) 17:21, 26 July 2012 (UTC)

Review of Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Abdullah_Baqui
Rashed.shah asked at the AfC help desk about his draft Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Abdullah_Baqui which you declined for notability concerns. I don't quite follow your reasoning; while the research papers are primary sources, the coverage in the Gulf Times and by Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha alone should suffice to establish notability, and if the extended biography in The Lancet is considered a secondary source (not sure about that; it's in the context of a paper he published in The Lancet), there cannot be any doubt. I'll give him some advice on how to improve the draft, but if you see a notability issue despite multiple news sources, could you please explain on the help desk? Thanks in advance, Huon (talk) 16:26, 26 July 2012 (UTC)

RTG Bond
I'm a Wiki-newbie, so I'm not sure if this is the appropriate place to respond to your edits to my proposed article. I figure if it's the wrong place, you can just delete it (or leave it around as a humorous gesture). I read you comment on my article "RTG Bond" and you are 100% correct -- the subject of the article does not meet notability requirements, yet. This is a new financial instrument, derivative of covered bonds and similar to a GIA, issued in 1999 and of which there is little on line (see Investors Guaranty Fund; Conseco; Moody's; Lazard Freres). At this time there are no secondary sources relating to the RTG, and until it's picked up by the financial press, there may not be any secondary coverage. To the extent that too much in the derivative markets in finance is shielded from the press, especially new products, my thought was to bring this product to the light of Wikipedia now rather than after the fact. Your call. If the article requires notability, which is both understandable and desirable, can I keep it in my sandbox until it receives notability and resubmit it then? In the future, my intention is to ferret out other new and esoteric financial instruments and write about them. Thanks for your editing and I look forward to your response. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wiki4rww (talk • contribs) 23:31, 26 July 2012 (UTC)

Question regarding Teahouse database report
Hi Sarah! Just as personal preference, I have been using to invite new users to the Teahouse. First of all, is this okay? Second, since I keep the original Wikipedia:Teahouse/Invitation template's code intact (with the Category:Wikipedia users who received a Teahouse invitation part) and just change the message, will this be recognized by HostBot and therefore be updated at the database report? I understand that one can use the original invite template and change the message manually, but it is easier to just use . Also, is it appropriate to add notes in the Already invited? column of the "Newish Editors" section if a user is intentionally not invited, say, because they have an in-progress SPI going on?  hajat vrc  @ 21:29, 26 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi Hajatvrc! Thanks so much for helping out in the Teahouse. I actually wanted to ping you about how involved you wanted to be - if you do desire to be an "official" host (even if you're just inviting, or both answering questions and inviting) I would love that! If you have interest doing so, feel free to make a profile here and review this. Hope you'll join in :) OK regarding invites - it's totally cool that you're inviting with your own mix of the Teahouse template and your words! I can't really answer though regarding the HostBot "stuff". So, I'm pinging Jonathan, who is the master of all things HostBot and database reportness! He'll reply soon. Thank you for all you do! SarahStierch (talk) 21:43, 26 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your quick response. I have added myself to the host page.  hajat vrc  @ 22:48, 26 July 2012 (UTC)

(comment) i wish had known abut the category before, because it wasn't added to the trio of templates (t, t-anon, anon-t) that incorporate the standard welcome. I've added the cat now, but there are bound to be dozens of pages that won't appear :( benzband  ( talk ) 08:06, 27 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Hi Hajatvrc, as it currently stands: no, if users are invited with this template, HostBot will not notice it. However, this is becoming an increasingly common issue in general as more invite templates are created, and as people move towards substituting rather than transcluding invite templates. So I'm working on a more robust invite detection solution (having HostBot check for links to Teahouse on the usertalk page, rather than specific templates), which I'll implement in the next few weeks. In the meantime, you should feel free to keep inviting people. We're no longer trying to track every invite that gets sent out, and a few stray duplicate invites in the meantime won't be the end of the world. :) I don't personally have a strong preference for which template you use... I'm psyched that you're inviting people! Keep it up! Regarding adding a 'notes' column to newish editors: I actually had a notes column in early versions of the report, but nobody used it, so I took it out. I'll add it back in (for 'newish editors' only) next time I touch that script. Cheers, - J-Mo  Talk to Me   Email Me  18:41, 27 July 2012 (UTC)

Your 200th kitten!
Congratulations on your 200th RFA vote :)

Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 15:40, 27 July 2012 (UTC) 
 * Whoa, yes, that's insane! Wow. :) Thanks for the kitten! SarahStierch (talk) 16:05, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
 * We had one guy get over 200 supports four years ago ... and fail :) The insane part is that it's 210 to zip. Well done and gratz. - Dank (push to talk) 20:00, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
 * And congratulations on your new mop. May you use it responsibly carefully :). Callanecc (talk • contribs) talkback (etc) template appreciated. 04:27, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Congratulations
The hell to formalities - congratulations on passing your RFA with such an overwhelming turnout. You got your wish - 200+ supports :) Though I must say I wouldn't be daring enough to run while I'm a fellow, but you're an awesome chick and I congratulate you - I just wish you told me beforehand :-) Steven Zhang  Get involved in DR! 00:06, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Ah, thanks pal. Well, I never really knew when I'd ever actually do it. I was always afraid of it blowing up in my face and being some terrible experience - perhaps I just got lucky. Anyway, I really appreciate your support - as a Wikipedian, friend and fellow! SarahStierch (talk) 00:12, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Passing RFA is sometimes lucky. Passing with unanimous and over 200 support shows that you're just fucking awesome :P Steven Zhang  Get involved in DR! 00:14, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Successful RFA
Hi Sarah, I have closed your RFA as successful — you are now an administrator. Please consider the guidance at New admin school, it'll keep you from ending up here. All the best, WilliamH (talk) 00:26, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Congratulations, as the traditional new admin greeting goes: may you wield the mop with equanimity. Less seriously: when combined with the standard issue admin cape, you will look pretty fierce with that mop in your hand. —Tom Morris (talk) 00:29, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Wow, and thanks! I hit 51k when you gave me admin status, and I totally got teary eyed. :) Thank you also Tom, for putting your trust in me to associate your nomination with me! I'm pretty amazed and honored. SarahStierch (talk) 00:32, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

You weren't already an admin?
Congrats on passing your RFA. I guess this means we need to give you the keys to the supersecret admin club. You should be receiving your lifetime supply of 30-year-old Scotch and your own personal Batmobile. Membership has its privileges. -- Jayron  32  04:31, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Template:WikiProject AAA
Greetings Sarah. Congrats on the promotion. I just got an Email from a user that thought WikiProject AAA had something to do with AAA (band). Would you mind if we changed the template to Template:WikiProject Archives of American Art so its more identifying to what it actually is? This is the third or 4th time I have had someone ask about it (probably cause of my name I suspect). I created a redirect for it a while back but I think it would be a good idea to clarify it anyway. Kumioko (talk) 15:27, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * That's fine! Thanks! And thanks for your kind vote of support! SarahStierch (talk) 17:50, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Kumioko (talk) 18:33, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Wison Group
Hello Sarah. I just did quite a few hours of work on my article cleaning up citations and references and I hope you can look it over again. I was able to remove all links to the www.wison.com website and replaced them with secondary source journal articles on the company. These really helped! I hope these secondary sources will help me with my submission. Let me know if there is anything else I can work on. Any suggestions? RossPKelley (talk) 05:45, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

Points at your RfA
Hi Sarah :), I have left some comments and points in my support at your RfA. I thought to inform you about this as it would have been both good and necessary to do so. Best Regards! TheGeneralUser (talk) 21:29, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi there, thanks for the support vote. I'm sorry that your request for me to review your editing was lost in the shuffle. From March through May I was in the process of wrapping up my masters - which included my thesis. I also have to admit one thing - being asked to review the skills and contributions of an editor whom I had never interacted with seemed a little odd and off the cuff for me. I'm flattered you'd think of me, but, I assumed it was an optional task (like Wikipedia is in general) and I also didn't quite feel comfortable criticizing someone I wasn't familiar with, nor did I have the time during spring to really focus on others contributions when I was busy with school and with my fellowship. I suppose it's a failure on my part that I did not contact you and inform you of this (it was the first time the review process was ever mentioned on my talk page!). I hope the review was valuable for you regardless of me contributing or not. I never intended to insult you by not reviewing your contributions. Thanks for all you do for Wikipedia. SarahStierch (talk) 22:02, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Well there is nothing for you to apologize for it Sarah :), i already know you are very busy on Wikipedia, let alone real life! Really no problem that a review wasn't given, you can give that to me next time when i open another editor review . I wish you best of luck with the administrator role and also that you complete (may have completed) your masters with great success! I sure do hope and plan to be a part of the Teahouse when i feel and know that i am ready for it . Regards and Happy Editing! TheGeneralUser (talk) 21:25, 29 July 2012 (UTC)


 * From the looks of things, I'm practically the only person on Wikipedia who wasn't familiar with you prior to your RfA. You might as well have been the single most prolific non-admin on the entire site! But congrats on WP:200, it's clear you've left a pretty strong impression on Wikipedia. Good luck with the toolset once you gain it, which should be fairly shortly...  Master&amp;  Expert ( Talk ) 00:03, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi Master & Expert! Thanks for coming by and for the kind words. It's really amazing - I'm quite speechless for the kind, critical, and introspective comments people left. A lot to absorb. It's also interesting how many old (but new to me) editors I am meeting (like you). It really reminds me that there are so many great people out there contributing - and makes me realize I'm not the only one (though it feels like it sometimes) fighting the good fight for free knowledge. Thank you again, and for all you do for Wikipedia yourself! SarahStierch (talk) 00:10, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Congratulations
Hey Sarah, I just wanted to drop by and congratulate you on your RFA. I hope you do great things with the extra set of tools and continue to see you over at the Teahouse. --   Luke      (Talk)   00:27, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Yay! Congrats Sarah! Ryan Vesey  Review me!  00:28, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * awe!! thank you guys! :) and thank you for supporting and the kind words - and all the awesome work you do on wiki! <3 SarahStierch (talk) 00:33, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * I see you scraped through! Congratulations, and welcome to the crown of thorns that is adminship. --John (talk) 00:34, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Thank you John! SarahStierch (talk) 00:38, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Like everyone else, I wanted to say congrats and I hope you find some good uses for the new tools. Just don't delete the main page ;-)  Dennis Brown -  2&cent;    &copy;   Join WER 00:43, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Ha! Thanks for the tip Dennis, and thank you so much for the warm congratulations!! SarahStierch (talk) 00:45, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Well done Sarah. Very pleased for you. Tamsier (talk) 00:52, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Thank you so much Tamiser! I really appreciate it! SarahStierch (talk) 00:53, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Almost forgot the t-shirt. —Tom Morris (talk) 00:58, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

. Um...how did you all think Sarah was going to do admin stuff without a mop and bucket? Steven <font color="#2875b0">Zhang  <font color="#d67f0f">Get involved in DR! 01:08, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Just stopping in to add my congrats as well. -- SPhilbrick (Talk)  02:29, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Congratulations!!! --j⚛e deckertalk 02:46, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Conga rats!!!! -- Orange Mike &#x007C;  Talk  02:57, 28 July 2012 (UTC) Congratulations, Sarah, from the resident sysoplolcat and me! --Rosiestep (talk) 03:01, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * As an aside, regarding the crappy T-shirt, I actually GOT a T-shirt from Sarah. Odd.  -- Jayron  32  04:33, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Borrowed from another successful admin page ... Congratulations! Now get to work! :)

Seriously, you've earned it for everything you've done for the project, not the least of which is the successful launch of the Teahouse! -- McDoob AU  93  04:44, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Saraaah! Way to rock the RfA – you're my hero :D <font face="courier" color="black">Accedie <font face="courier" color="black">talk to me 05:05, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Congrats Sarah!  TheSpecialUser TSU 05:51, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Dang, Sarah! Yer rather popular today! Sup? Best regards,   Cindy  ( talk to me ) 06:05, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * One of the most overwhelming shows of support that I can recall ever seeing here. Very VERY impressive.  Congratulations. Chedzilla (talk) 06:28, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Your RFA showed you how much you're liked here I guess! Nice one, I was astounded that you weren't already an admin though.♦ Dr. Blofeld  08:55, 28 July 2012 (UTC)

Congratulations :)) Kevin Gorman (talk) 02:40, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Congratulations Sarah, you thoroughly deserve it. ItsZippy (talk • contributions) 16:25, 28 July 2012 (UTC)


 * Congratulations! Thine   Antique   Pen  18:44, 29 July 2012 (UTC)

CSD hell
Hey Sarah. Congrats on your successful RfA! Speaking of which, I've run across something that might require the use of a mop. I noticed you're the most recent admin to get in on the deletion fest over at Ruskin Fellowship. I PROD'd that article last week for notability. Then, right before the PROD was set to expire, it was CSD'd for copyvio, recreated, CSD'd for A7, recreated, deleted, recreated, and now nominated for CSD again—all within 24 hours. Wow! Anyway, what would you do? Suggest moving the article into user space for now? Page creation protection? I hate to see this continue but I am not sure how to handle it. Would you mind taking a look? Best regards. Braincricket (talk) 18:52, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
 * DGG has now removed the CSD template and proposed that the content is merged into Ruskin College, but I don't personally think that's a good idea, seeing as the article is completely unreferenced. Basa <font color="CC9900">lisk  inspect damage⁄<font color="CC9900">berate 22:56, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi there! I actually don't know anything about that article - perhaps I commented on it previously and I don't remember? Maybe you're thinking of another admin (there is also Sarah the admin). I'd just merge the fellowship article into the Ruskin College article, personally, as long as citations are there. SarahStierch (talk) 01:23, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

Teahouse replies
Hi, Sarah. You know I love the Teahouse, and will do what I can to support it. I've noticed over the last few days that quite a few people are just including links in their replies. I know when I started posting there, and even now, I'd usually already read the WP page and it didn't make sense to me, I needed plain English. I also know that one Teahouse principal is not to use links in replies very often. I'm just concerned that these answers aren't that helpful. I don't know if anyone has mentioned it to the people posting the replies or not, but I wanted to express my concern and thought I should start here. Thanks. Tlqk56 (talk) 01:30, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hey, Tlqk. Yeah, I've seen a bit of this, too, but unfortunately, I can't think of a way around it.  We've tried to make the norms for replies relatively prominent, but we can't take people by the throat and force them to read and follow them.  I guess the next step is to make an editnotice that talks about it, but I have a feeling that people will ignore that, too.  :( That's a necessary side-effect when we don't require people to be hosts to answer questions (which I personally am a big fan of; that's how I started at the Teahouse). Also, just FYI, the go-to place for concerns relating to the Teahouse is Wikipedia talk:Teahouse, although I'm 100% sure Sarah doesn't mind using her talk page for it, either. ;) Writ Keeper &#9863;&#9812; 02:45, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I know there's no requirement, and that seems important to keep on people's good side WP-wise. I'll admit I find it ironic that folks who won't read a policy page about hosting Teahouse keep sending other people links for pages to read... The Teahouse was the ONLY place on WP that I felt comfortable for the first few months, because of it's friendly, low-key style, so I guess I'm sensitive to it. I guess I just wanted to make sure TPTB are noticing. Sometimes things slip through the cracks. FWIT, would it be possible to have a way for all the answers to start with a boiler-plate "Welcome to the Teahouse" or something? Tlqk56 (talk) 03:57, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

teahouse thanks
Hello Sarah, Thanks very much for your invite to the Teahouse! Seems a great resource for folks new to wikipedia, looking forward to ascending the newbie learning curve! Hope you're well Kitfox32 (talk) 11:28, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

OTRS wording for Tea House
Sarah, it was great to finally meet you at Wikimania. That was quite an event, and leaves me pumped up to get more involved.

As I mentioned, in our brief exchange during the photo shoot (as an aside, when do we get to see the photo?) I want to create OTRS boilerplate language covering the Tea House. I write this recognizing the irony - one of the goals (I think) of the Tea House is to be personal, bespoke, while avoiding jargon and standardized wording, so designing a boilerplate paragraph is a bit in conflict with that goal. That said, I always use the template responses as a start. Sometimes they are on point, and I simply use them, but sometimes I use them as a starting point and modify them, so the same general advice can apply here; I think we can come up with a decent, descriptive paragraph, and hope that OTRS agents with modify as needed.

While I've had this on my to do list, I was motivated to write to you today, because I just handled two OTRS requests where I thought it made sense to point out the Tea House. I don't think either response works as a template, because I tried to tailor to the specific situation, but they may both be worth reviewing.

As seems to be always the case when I start a small task, it grows to a larger one.

My original goal as to come up with wording which urged editors to check out the Tea House, and described it briefly. However, when I was writing one response, I decided I should mention both the help desk and the Tea House. I'm obviously interested in your view about how I distinguished the two.

I notice that the permissions list of standard response does not have one on either the Tea House or the help desk, but the Info queues do have a help desk referral item.

So the next question - should there be a Tea House referral (only), and agents choose the help desk or the Tea House, depending on the situation? Frankly, I don't like that option. I'd prefer to expand the Help Desk referral. That response currently reads, so you don't have to look it up:

Thank you for contacting us for assistance. However, we are unable to assist you with this matter via email.

Instead, we suggest that you direct your inquiry to our help desk <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:Y>, which is staffed by a larger group of volunteers who are experts on issues such as searching, printing, how to edit, and problems with particular web browsers.

Anything you post to the help desk will become public. Therefore, we do not recommend that you post personal information such as email addresses or phone numbers.

My current thinking is that we work on an expansion to this, then add it to the permissions queue.

Another niggling point is that the help desk response is written in the context of someone writing to info, while I want one designed for someone who writes to permissions, and then starts asking other questions, or may not ask questions, but clearly need some help. We may need either a tweak, or a separate response.

OK, now I'm rambling, so I'll stop, and just post the links to the two OTRS threads:




 * -- SPhilbrick (Talk)  13:47, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Great to hear from you and it was also great to meet you at Wikimania. I'm sorry we weren't able to talk more. I feel Wikimania, this year, had me being pulled in a million different directions. First, one editorial note: It's the Teahouse not Tea House :)
 * Second, you can learn a bit more about what makes the Teahouse different than other help spaces on meta, here. We also feel that the Teahouse is different than the Help Desk in that the Help Desk is more for technical questions. At the top of the Help Desk page they actually created this: "New users: You may also ask your questions at the Teahouse, an area specifically for new users to get help with editing, article creation, and general Wikipedia use, in a friendly environment. There is also a new contributors' help page."
 * I took a look at your OTRS responses. I do think it's important that we explain what a host is. I'd probably state that the Teahouse is "staffed" with a group of friendly Wikipedians who are there to help answer any questions new editors have about Wikipedia. I would love to see an OTRS response with the Teahouse in it, however, it's up to the community to propose that, I can't (for various reasons not worth getting into). We're hoping that the community will take the lead and try again to add the Teahouse link to the main welcome template, but, no luck thus far. (I tried to lead it originally and ran into such strong backlash that we decided it's best I not lead the fight!)

I hope this has helped a bit. Generally when I reply to people and share the Teahouse link with them I tell them it's a friendly space where experienced editors are waiting to answer any questions that new and experienced editors, like yourself. Not sure how much it really helps, but, at least they know there is an option. Thank you so much for wanting to lead on this re: OTRS! SarahStierch (talk) 17:12, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your response. I accept there's a need for separation, so I'll be happy to take the lead. Given your knowledge of the place, your suggestions are helpful. For example, I've been there many times, and just now, after your prompting, noticed that there is no space. (not that it is an acceptable excuse, but I keep wanting to call it a Tea room, and keep reminding myself that it isn't tea room it is tea house, so managed to pound the wrong phrase into my head.)


 * Good thoughts on wording, I'll work something up.-- SPhilbrick (Talk)  18:20, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

Teahouse
Hey Doctree :D You probably should add yourself to the WP:Teahouse/Hosts page, darnit ;) SarahStierch (talk) 17:21, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
 * OK, with others piling on {melodramatic sigh}, I might as well. But I'm sticking with my strong coffee. DocTree (talk) 17:47, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I did too, thanks for the reminder. :D Keilana&#124;Parlez ici 17:56, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Doc, does this make you the first person to make the jump from guest to host? We should throw a party! ;) Writ Keeper &#9863;&#9812; 18:01, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

Yay!!! *does a happy dance* SarahStierch (talk) 18:05, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

Re: Hey!
I know you are redirecting your talk page, but, I wanted to drop by and say hi and see if you're doing okay. If you need anything, feel free to ping. Sarah (talk) 02:29, 22 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Thank you for your kindness. I've been trying to edit logged out for a while, but eventually the same kind of wikistalking happened again, with another editor who was unhappy with my work on one article (actually just its talk page) challenging and undoing my work on other articles out of spite. Let me ask you this, please: Am I allowed to create different accounts for different subject matter? I am thinking of creating different login names for editing different topics. Is that allowed? Npmay (talk) 18:00, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi there! I inquired about your question with a few folks who are well and trusted community members. I was told that a good place for you would be Clean start. Make sure you leave your retired template up on your Npmay account, btw. I was also told the important part of a CLEANSTART is that you stay away from the areas that have caused you trouble when you start editing with the new account. So if you want to be avoid any problems, just don't edit those subjects (I know it's hard, but it's for your sanity)!. If you still want to focus on those areas, have a longer break and then come back once things have calmed down. I hope this helps (And feel free to send me an email (See the link on the left) when and if you make a new account, if you want, I'll keep it quiet). SarahStierch (talk) 21:32, 30 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I think I'd rather just stay logged out and reset my IP address every day than give in to bullying and stop editing things I care about. Npmay (talk) 22:01, 30 July 2012 (UTC)