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Wiki-Conference New York Update: 3 weeks to go
For those of you who signed up early, Wiki-Conference New York has been confirmed for the weekend of July 25-26 at New York University, and we have Jimmy Wales signed on as a keynote speaker.

There's still plenty of time to join a panel, or to propose a lightning talk or an open space session. Register for the Wiki-Conference here. And sign up here for on-wiki notification. All are invited! This has been an automated delivery by BrownBot (talk) 03:20, 1 July 2009 (UTC)

Content nation
Hey mate. I just got my copy of Content Nation in the mail today. Thanks a bunch for setting this up! I'll probably blaze through this thing; it only took me about a week to finish The Wikipedia Revolution. --Cryptic C62 · Talk 18:02, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

Signpost
You obviously didn't read Wikipedia and kidnapping, new comedy series while editing. It has an unfortunate connotation. :) Who then was a gentleman? (talk) 06:49, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I didn't realize what a bad title it was until JayHenry pointed it out.--ragesoss (talk) 15:08, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

disclaimers
You're entering a minefield when you start putting hatnotes on articles pretending to be disclaimers: this is why we have WP:NPA. It's the article/piece without the disclaimer that will cause all the problems. If you really want a specific disclaimer for Signpost pieces, it should be applied to all Signpost pieces, not just those which are obviously controversial!

I think we've done our best to keep the "copyright threat" piece fair-sided and factual. Durova's piece is obviously an opinion piece, but then so are many papers that appear each week! I actually agree with 95% of what she's said so far: if Durova and myself agree, it can't be that controversial! ;) Physchim62 (talk) 00:32, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Signpost
I can finish up the tech report sometime in the next few hours, or early this evening. I have been away on travel (without internet) and now I'm sick. So, have a bit of catching up to do. --Aude (talk) 16:51, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I thought I could get it done, but I'm way too sick, now lost my voice, and don't have any energy. I should definitely be back to normal next week, and hopefully can make it to the conference this weekend. Sorry about holding things up. --Aude (talk) 23:27, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I just got back from my weekend trip, loaded up the tech report (in brief) and hopefully added it to the main list of articles in the issue (never done it before though, apologies if I messed up!). - Jarry1250 [ humorous – discuss ] 12:16, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Wiki Conference New York
I just saw what you are speaking on at the panel on NPOV, but unfortunately I can't go, is there anyway I can get your transcript? SADADS (talk) 14:08, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I'll try to post my notes afterwards.--ragesoss (talk) 17:17, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Signpost
I withdrew my candidacy (if you are interested, you may see more about that at: ) and there is no need that I participate into the WP Signpost anymore. --millosh (talk (meta:)) 22:57, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your invitation. I am preparing the answers. Do I need to contact you before posting them or I can do it on my own? Kind regards, --Góngora (Talk) 23:11, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Quality Progress article
Have you had a chance to look at the pdf file Nicole from ASQ sent you earlier this month about quality and Wikipedia? Chris (talk) 23:23, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Chris (talk) 23:33, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Candidate Signpost
Thank you, I will be participating, should I edit the questions page to add my answers? Is this only for en.wiki?--CastAStone//₵₳$↑₳₴₮ʘ№€ 23:48, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes, please edit the page to add your answers. The Signpost is based on English Wikipedia, but it is intended to serve the Wikimedia community more broadly as well and it is read by people from other projects.--ragesoss (talk) 23:54, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

I'll have my answers done by the 26 as well. Thanks for this initiative. Steve Smith (talk) (formerly Sarcasticidealist) 01:44, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Foundation candidature
Ragesoss

I will most definitely answer the questions. It has been a very long time since I have received correspondence with the closure "faithfully". A nu:skool/oldschool admixture is so very heartening. It was a pleasure to receive your request.

In sincerity

B9 hummingbird hovering (talk • contribs) 08:56, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

signpost interview
Hi!

I answered all questions, though one of the questions have some problems in it - it assumes I ran for board elections before, though I did not. I still answered it, but probably it could use some better version :) Domas Mituzas (talk) 14:34, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Talkback
 Lourie Pieterse  16:11, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Signpost
Sure, will do. Cheers, Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 02:10, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Answered questions, finally. Great to see you again at the conference! Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 19:27, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Re:Signpost and good articles
I'm not a great writer, but I'd be happy to write a few paragraphs about GAN for the Signpost. I will, however, be out until August 1 and busy after that, so I won't be able to get to it for a little while. Thanks, Reywas92 Talk  01:58, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Questions
Have been answered. Thanks, they were quite insightful! &rArr;  SWAT Jester    Son of the Defender  10:19, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks
...for not uploading the ones where I was eating (and choking on) a bagel. is my favourite. It was good to meet you! Risker (talk) 01:13, 28 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Nice photos, Sage. The one of Matt is great also. Kudos. — Becksguy (talk) 03:58, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Re:Delivery bot
--  Tinu  Cherian  - 06:08, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Wowie
I like it! And it even got my nametag! Thanks.  MBisanz  talk 09:03, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

== Wikipedia Signpost : 27 July 2009 ==


 * From the editor: Welcome to the build-your-own edition of the Signpost
 * Board elections: Board of Trustees elections draw 18 candidates for 3 seats
 * Wiki-Conference: Wikimedians and others gather for Wiki-Conference New York
 * Wikipedia Academy: Volunteers lead Wikipedia Academy at National Institutes of Health
 * News and notes: Things that happened in the Wikimedia world
 * Wikipedia in the news: Assorted news coverage of Wikipedia
 * Discussion report: Discussion Reports and Miscellaneous Articulations
 * WikiProject report: WikiProject Oregon
 * Features and admins: Approved this week
 * Arbitration report: The Report on Lengthy Litigation
 * Technology report: Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News

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Tech report
I can get the tech report done shortly. --Aude (talk) 22:35, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Wikimedia UK status
Heya pal, was nice to see the mention on Wikimedia UK, however given that this occured in April and its now august and things have moved forward greatly since then, it might have been a good idea to get an update on the situation :P Sedd&sigma;n talk|WikimediaUK 23:59, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

== Wikipedia Signpost : 3 August 2009 ==


 * News and notes: WMF elections, strategy wiki, museum partnerships, and much more
 * Wikipedia in the news: Dispute over Rorschach test images, and more
 * Features and admins: Approved this week
 * Arbitration report: The Report on Lengthy Litigation
 * Technology report: Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News

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Suggestion for Signpost
Since alt text has become an issue, and the difficulties in writing alt text are becoming apparent, I suggest that the Signpost interview Graham87 who is not only blind, but is an extremely active, productive and articulate Wikipedian. He has interesting viewpoints on a variety of issues, often unexpected. This is a time when the community needs to become more aware of the diversity in editor experience. Regards, &mdash; Mattisse (Talk) 17:58, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I would be happy to try, especially if you can give me some guidance as I have never done an interview for a publication in my life. Perhaps you could give me some links to past Signpost interview so I could get an idea of what is wanted. &mdash; Mattisse (Talk) 19:58, 7 August 2009 (UTC)

New arbitration report format
If you get a chance, could you please take a look at Wikipedia Signpost/2009-08-10/Arbitration report and let me know if the new format and level of detail meshes with what you had in mind? Thanks, Kirill [talk] [pf] 21:41, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

== Wikipedia Signpost : 10 August 2009 ==


 * Special story: Tropenmuseum to host partnered exhibit with Wikimedia community
 * News and notes: Tech news, strategic planning, BLP task force, and more
 * Wikipedia in the news: Shrinking community, GLAM-Wiki, and more
 * Features and admins: Approved this week
 * Arbitration report: The Report on Lengthy Litigation

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FAR
I just noticed User:Cryptic C62/Workspace; it needs quite a bit of reworking before it's ready for primetime. Sandy Georgia (Talk) 16:06, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I've left comments on talk: I hope you'll keep an editor's eye on it. Sandy Georgia  (Talk) 16:23, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

Signpost quality
Hello Ragesoss, a few editors, including myself, have seen a drop in quality at the Signpost. I'm just curious to know what has been going on. Are some of the Signpost editors dropping out, or is their a shortage in writers? Thanks for your time, –blurpeace (talk) 04:20, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Yeah, we had noticed the apparent lack of features in recent issues. That was my main concern, besides for the "Build-your-own edition" fiasco. Are any positions, that lack a regular writer, open? I'd be happy to lend a hand. –blurpeace (talk) 22:14, 15 August 2009 (UTC)

Bigipedia review
Hi there,

I've made some changes to my review like you asked for.

Cheers,

ISD (talk) 18:01, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

Re:Content nation
It has been pretty slow going thus far. I'm only about halfway through the book. I just don't find it as compelling as The Wikipedia Revolution. However, it turns out that my mother is friends with John Blossom, so I'm going to try to interview him with some questions about the book. How about you? --Cryptic C62 · Talk 20:52, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

Tech report
I can get this done this afternoon, as I'm not working today. --Aude (talk) 16:07, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

== Wikipedia Signpost : 17 August 2009 ==


 * From the editor: Where should the Signpost go from here?
 * Radio review: Review of Bigipedia radio series
 * News and notes: Three million articles, Chen, Walsh and Klein win board election, and more
 * Wikipedia in the news: Reports of Wikipedia's imminent death greatly exaggerated, and more
 * Discussion report: Discussion Reports and Miscellaneous Articulations
 * Features and admins: Approved this week
 * Arbitration report: The Report on Lengthy Litigation
 * Technology report: Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News

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Thanks
Ragesoss, as an avid reader of the Signpost, I'd just like to thankyou for all the work you're doing. I'm sure it's got a lot more regular, starting from a few months ago, and has a lot of really decent and relevant articles. tres impressive Tom B (talk) 07:21, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Signpost
Hey Ragesoss, I'd be happy to do some more work on the Signpost if you need anything done. --P retzels Talk! 15:45, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2009-08-17/Discussion report
No problem. I guess I just dived in and didn't really introduce myself or anything, but I guess once I got started it kind of seized me. I wasn't sure about covering deletion debates, but then I thought I'd just suck it and see, and it seems to have gone down okay. I think the listing of the rfc's is kind of important too, I'm not sure what sort of readership the signpost gets, but I think there's value in getting the word out about issues which need people to comment in as many ways as possible. Anyway, thank you for the kind words, and thank you for the opportunity. I have to say I have enjoyed the "paper" immensely under your stewardship. Don;t take this the wrong way, but even when it has been a bad issue, it's been focused. It seems to have a personality at the moment. Although how, I don't know, when you think about how it is written. Maybe you should write more editorials. Hiding T 20:20, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Request
From your user page, I see you attend Yale. Could you do me a favor and check out this page, and specifically, the two Sketches for Taking the Count. One of them should be uploaded to commons and added to List of works by Thomas Eakins as #304. Raul654 (talk) 03:34, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Done: File:Sketch for Taking the Count, by Thomas Eakins, YUAG.jpg--ragesoss (talk) 16:02, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, Sage. If you don't mind, I'd like to impose on you just a bit more. There are three other Yale library pics I need for that article:


 * Retrospection, #140 -
 * Sketch for spinning, #147
 * William H. Macdowell, #254

One of these does not exist in the article, and the other two are black and white ones I'd like to replace with color images. If you can add them too, I'd be extremely grateful. Raul654 (talk) 16:23, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I added the color for Retrospection. None of the Macdowell or Spinning listings are the ones from the YUAG; they are just digital files for the ones from other collections that are already in the article.--ragesoss (talk) 20:04, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Since they don't have it, I think I might need to re-verify that 147 actually does belong to Yale (because I'm sure it would be in their collection if they did). Raul654 (talk) 20:16, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

Hey Chief
What's the deadline for a signpost article? I know last week it ran to near enough midnight on Monday, but what should I work towards? Hiding T 16:00, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Okay, I'm done. Hiding T 13:16, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

News and notes
I threw something up about a grant at Wikipedia Signpost/2009-08-24/News and notes, hope that's okay. Hiding T 13:36, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Full version of NICE to be released
Thanks for helping me and my colleagues test the NICE interface modification. Depending on when you installed the tool, you were only presented with a specific subset of the features we have developed. We are ready to roll out the full feature set which, we expect, will make the gadget significantly more useful. Before we do that, we'd like you to answer a few questions about your activity in Wikipedia as it relates to undoing other's edits and what you thought of the NICE features you were shown.

The survey will ask for your Wikipedia username, but you can participate anonymously if you choose. To do so, send me an email with an address I can respond to and I will have the survey software respond with an anonymous token for you to continue. --E poch F ail (talk 17:35, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Ravenloft
Hello! Ravenloft (module) has been nominated for FAC again. As you commented in one or both of the previous FAC discussions, I'm inviting you to have another look. Thanks! BOZ (talk) 22:26, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

iPhone app on WP:Signpost
You and Jarry1250 were id'ed as the authors for the WP iPhone app item in the latest Signpost. I've been searching on and off for days, and can't find any place where this supposed Open Source code is available from. All download links point to the Apple iTunes store, and that download doesn't appear to include the code. Any idea where it lives? Thanks, RossPatterson (talk) 00:22, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Signpost idea
Hello Ragesoss, allow me to ask here two things about the Signpost (I found it very confusing finding the correct place for that there :-) ). I don't know whether it is appropriate to have an essay about my experiences in German, Dutch and Esperanto Wikipedias, in contrast to each other? It would be not a report but a description from a personal POV. On the other hand, I could imagine to write a "beat" about Wikipedias in different languages, but it would be general descriptions mainly based on earlier research rather than news reports. What do you think? --Ziko (talk) 13:50, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Sister project interviews
Thank you. It was on a hiatus that lasted well over 1 year! I can't wait to conduct an interview on toolserver, mediawiki and incubator. OhanaUnitedTalk page</b> 17:42, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Signpost II
It seems the bot stopped delivering the Post at the L's. X! hasn't responded, and Shep doesn't seem to be active. Do you have any other ideas about how to deliver the remaining ones? ÷seresin 08:18, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

== Wikipedia Signpost <span style="color:#666; font-variant: small-caps; font-size:80%; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">: 24 August 2009 ==


 * News and notes: $500,000 grant, Wikimania, Wikipedia Loves Art winners
 * Wikipedia in the news: Health care coverage, 3 million articles, inkblots, and more
 * Discussion report: Discussion Reports and Miscellaneous Articulations
 * Features and admins: Approved this week
 * Arbitration report: The Report on Lengthy Litigation
 * Technology report: Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News

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You're invited...
In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to meta:Wikimedia New York City activities, review the recent Wiki-Conference New York, plan for the next stages of projects like Wikipedia Takes Manhattan and Wikipedia at the Library, and hold salon-style group discussions on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects (see the May meeting's minutes).

In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and generally enjoy ourselves and kick back.

You can add or remove your name from the New York City Meetups invite list at Meetup/NYC/Invite list.

To keep up-to-date on local events, you can also join our mailing list. This has been an automated delivery by BrownBot (talk) 03:04, 1 September 2009 (UTC)

RFC history
Hey Sage. I was thinking of working on a piece regarding the RFC process, sort of the history and the usefulness of it, or something, for the signpost. Didn't know if you had any thoughts on the suitability or whatever? (Very) Initial research throws up User:Mav as a good start, looks like he started the process, sort of, in that wiki way. If I did work on such a piece, would you be prepared to edit it or know someone who would? Hiding T 15:42, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

Signpost
Possible story for you - Jim Hawkins is against having an article about himself on Wikipedia. He has been trying to get it deleted for about 3 years. Article is currently at 2nd AfD. Jimbo blanked the discussion for the first AfD which was closed as "no consensus". Might be worth keeping an eye on. Mjroots (talk) 07:45, 10 September 2009 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you very much for the barnstar. Tell the truth, I was feeling guilty about holding up the publication. I'll probably blow the deadline this week too as I'm away for the weekend. I'll try and get a skeleton up tomorrow so that there's something there, and then hopefully next week I'll make a start on the RFC story. But thank you, much appreciated. Hiding T 15:36, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

RE: Features and admins backup
I'm willing to have a go. GARDEN 21:10, 21 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Er, actually, is the Signpost not already out this week? GARDEN  21:11, 21 September 2009 (UTC)
 * No problem at all, glad it's done. Thanks, GARDEN  21:14, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

Letters to the editor
Sir,

In your editorial of the latest Signpost, you call, among other things, for "letters to the editor". However, you fail to state where these should be posted. Perhaps a specific letters sub-page could be introduced?

May I take this opportunity to thanks you and the signpost team for the work put in every week.

Yours faithfully,

—  Tivedshambo   (t/c) 21:26, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

Review for the Signpost
Hi Sage -- if you are still interested in my review of Independent Scholar's Handbook for the Signpost, have a look at User:Llywrch/review. Sorry for the delay, but as one of my professors told me once upon a time, sometimes the hardest topics to write about are the most important ones. -- llywrch (talk) 22:33, 22 September 2009 (UTC)
 * You're right: I didn't see your response. (I don't know why, the Talk page was on my watch-list. Maybe it's something about the software not seeing a Talk page being created...) Anyway, I've been busy this weekend -- took Rachel to the Oregon Coast Aquarium where she got to touch star fish, an abalone & other sea life -- so I really haven't had a chance to think about your comments at all. I'll try to work on the review some more & aim for it being ready for next week's Signpost. -- llywrch (talk) 17:57, 28 September 2009 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 21 September 2009

 * From the editor: Call for opinion pieces
 * News and notes: Footnotes updated, WMF office and jobs, Strategic Planning and more
 * Wikipedia in the news: Wales everywhere, participation statistics, and more
 * Discussion report: Discussion Reports and Miscellaneous Articulations
 * WikiProject report: WikiProject Video games
 * Features and admins: Approved this week
 * Arbitration report: The Report on Lengthy Litigation
 * Technology report: Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News

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 * Whilst we're on the subject of this, I have not recieved a Signpost in over a month except for this one. Last one 21st August. Am i the only one to experience this? Simply south (talk) 18:24, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

International Space Station
Hello there! As an editor who has posted a comment in one of the recent Peer Reviews, GANs or FACs of International Space Station, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind commenting in the current Peer Review as to whether you feel your original comments have been dealt with, if you see any new issues with the article, and whether or not you believe the article will meet the criteria for Featured Article status. Any new comments you have would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Colds7ream (talk) 16:57, 24 September 2009 (UTC)

Signpost inline comments
Hey Ragesoss. In response to a user's comment, I coded up a template for showing article comments inline. It's now ready to use and working beautifully, do you have any feedback before I deploy it to the article template etc? Discussion is here. P retzels Talk! 18:02, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

Llywrch's review
I haven't been in touch, but I read that you and phoebe were busy this weekend, so checked up on your talk page. He's posted it as finished, but it's cool if you want to hold it back for a week or two. I made a few corrections and added some wikilinks to the non-userspace version, you might want to copy those back to userspace. P retzels Talk! 00:15, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Cool. That's fine. I had some spare time today so I've spent a while clearing and tidying things up design-wise, particularly the newsroom which seemed to get missed out last time. Nothing too drastic, but hopefully you'll notice some nice bits and pieces. P retzels Talk! 00:31, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks! Sure, that's been planned for a while now but nothing's come of it. Would you like me to lead on that and just go ahead with moving pages? Or, we can hold further discussion. Let me know. P retzels Talk! 00:40, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Sweet. Thanks for the advice. Are you publishing tonight? P retzels Talk! 00:48, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Would be helpful if at some point you could update the Single-page link in Template:Signpost-subscription to Wikipedia Signpost/Single. There will likely be more admin-only updates later on. Cheers P retzels Talk! 02:41, 28 September 2009 (UTC)

Congratulations
Phoebe kind of intimated that congratulations were in order! Hiding T 16:01, 29 September 2009 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 28 September 2009

 * Opinion essay: White Barbarian
 * Localisation improvements: LocalisationUpdate has gone live
 * Office hours: Sue Gardner answers questions from community
 * News and notes: Vibber resigns, Staff office hours, Flagged Revs, new research and more
 * Wikipedia in the news: Stunting of growth, Polanski protected and more
 * Discussion report: Discussion Reports and Miscellaneous Articulations
 * WikiProject report: WikiProject National Register of Historic Places
 * Features and admins: Approved this week
 * Arbitration report: The Report on Lengthy Litigation
 * Technology report: Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News

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