User talk:Ritchie333/Archive 137

RFA2024 update: no longer accepting new proposals in phase I
Hey there! This is to let you know that phase I of the 2024 requests for adminship (RfA) review is now no longer accepting new proposals. Lots of proposals remain open for discussion, and the current round of review looks to be on a good track towards making significant progress towards improving RfA's structure and environment. I'd like to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has given us their idea for change to make RfA better, and the same to everyone who has given the necessary feedback to improve those ideas. The following proposals remain open for discussion:


 * Proposal 2, initiated by, provides for the addition of a text box at Requests for adminship reminding all editors of our policies and enforcement mechanisms around decorum.
 * Proposals 3 and 3b, initiated by and, respectively, provide for trials of discussion-only periods at RfA. The first would add three extra discussion-only days to the beginning, while the second would convert the first two days to discussion-only.
 * Proposal 5, initiated by, provides for a trial of RfAs without threaded discussion in the voting sections.
 * Proposals 6c and 6d, initiated by, provide for allowing users to be selected as provisional admins for a limited time through various concrete selection criteria and smaller-scale vetting.
 * Proposal 7, initiated by, provides for the "General discussion" section being broken up with section headings.
 * Proposal 9b, initiated by, provides for the requirement that allegations of policy violation be substantiated with appropriate links to where the alleged misconduct occured.
 * Proposals 12c, 21, and 21b, initiated by, , and , respectively, provide for reducing the discretionary zone, which currently extends from 65% to 75%. The first would reduce it 65%–70%, the second would reduce it to 50%–66%, and the third would reduce it to 60%–70%.
 * Proposal 13, initiated by, provides for periodic, privately balloted admin elections.
 * Proposal 14, initiated by, provides for the creation of some minimum suffrage requirements to cast a vote.
 * Proposals 16 and 16c, initiated by and, respectively, provide for community-based admin desysop procedures. 16 would desysop where consensus is established in favor at the administrators' noticeboard; 16c would allow a petition to force reconfirmation.
 * Proposal 16e, initiated by, would extend the recall procedures of 16 to bureaucrats.
 * Proposal 17, initiated by, provides for "on-call" admins and 'crats to monitor RfAs for decorum.
 * Proposal 18, initiated by, provides for lowering the RfB target from 85% to 75%.
 * Proposal 24, initiated by, provides for a more robust alternate version of the optional candidate poll.
 * Proposal 25, initiated by, provides for the requirement that nominees be extended-confirmed in addition to their nominators.
 * Proposal 27, initiated by, provides for the creation of a training course for admin hopefuls, as well as periodic retraining to keep admins from drifting out of sync with community norms.
 * Proposal 28, initiated by, tightens restrictions on multi-part questions.

To read proposals that were closed as unsuccessful, please see Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase I/Closed proposals. You are cordially invited once again to participate in the open discussions; when phase I ends, phase II will review the outcomes of trial proposals and refine the implementation details of other proposals. Another notification will be sent out when this phase begins, likely with the first successful close of a major proposal. Happy editing! theleekycauldron (talk • she/her), via:

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 10:53, 14 March 2024 (UTC)


 * Oh my god, I am so so sorry if you just got 50 billion pings!! that calls for a whale on me, for sure. theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 10:58, 14 March 2024 (UTC)
 * I've had far more pings for creating Yamaha CP-70, which, having somehow missed having a Wikipedia article for about 20 years, is now being linked all over the encyclopedia as editors discover the article for it, generating a ping every time. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont)  12:26, 14 March 2024 (UTC)

A7
Hi Ritchie333, I see you removed the CSD tag at KLGB-LP which is fine, however your rationale that radio stations are ineligible for A7 I don't think is supported by the relevant CSD policy which states A7 does not apply to "articles about albums (these may be covered by CSD A9), products, books, films, TV programs, software, or other creative works, nor to entire species of animals" - no mention of radio stations there. AusLondonder (talk) 15:47, 15 March 2024 (UTC)


 * I think potentially this could be a redirect to somewhere else, but I'm not sure whether that should be a talk page discussion, an AfD, or some bold action. In any case, a straight unilateral deletion without discussion probably isn't appropriate. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont)  15:53, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

Question from Modelex (15:55, 27 March 2024)
Hi Richie, I want to publish my sandbox page on the British School of Monaco onto Wikipedia - I can't see any 'move' button, or even a button to have it checked by an expert. What do I need to do, please? Best wishes, Luke --Modelex (talk) 15:55, 27 March 2024 (UTC)

CCI update
Sennecaster ( Chat ) 02:32, 2 March 2024 (UTC)


 * That's great, glad we managed to get there in the end. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont)  16:22, 2 March 2024 (UTC)


 * Thank you for your precious help there - today in memory of the birthday of a friend who showed me art such as this, and of Vami --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:55, 7 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Shame to read that we lost Vami IV, and he never became an admin :-( Ritchie333 (talk) (cont)  13:56, 7 March 2024 (UTC)
 * We'll never never know which role that played ... - I supported then. - 9 March: the premiere of Nabucco, va pensiero ... - I always wanted to go to that theatre where Idomeneo premiered, and they played Mozart! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:22, 9 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Rossini's Petite messe solennelle was premiered on 14 March 1864, - when I listen to the desolate Agnus Dei I think of Vami. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:55, 14 March 2024 (UTC)
 * I uploaded vacation pics (from back home), at least the first day, - and remember Aribert Reimann. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:09, 20 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Next day, around Porto da Cruz, 2 cats, on Bach's birthday --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:25, 21 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Some days later, a calf in the mist and chocolate cake, and a story of collaboration --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:49, 27 March 2024 (UTC)

New Pages Patrol newsletter April 2024
Hello ,

Backlog update: The October drive reduced the article backlog from 11,626 to 7,609 and the redirect backlog from 16,985 to 6,431! Congratulations to, who led with over 2,300 points.

Following that, New Page Patrol organized another backlog drive for articles in January 2024. The January drive started with 13,650 articles and reduced the backlog to 7,430 articles. Congratulations to, who achieved first place with 1,340 points in this drive.

Looking at the graph, it seems like backlog drives are one of the only things keeping the backlog under control. Another backlog drive is being planned for May. Feel free to participate in the May backlog drive planning discussion.

It's worth noting that both queues are gradually increasing again and are nearing 14,034 articles and 22,540 redirects. We encourage you to keep contributing, even if it's just a single patrol per day. Your support is greatly appreciated!

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April music
I like to see Appalachian Spring on the Main page today (not by me, just interested and reviewed), and I also made it my story. How do you like the compromise in the composer's infobox? - How do you like the statue (look up places)? - I was undecided so show three versions ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:41, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Today I see Marian Anderson as my top story (by NBC, 1939), and below (on my talk) three people with raised arms, - and the place is the cherry blossom in Frauenstein. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:31, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

plum tree blossom for Kalevi Kiviniemi in the snow - see my talk --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:04, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

today a sad task - memory of Andrew Davis - turned into entertainment (yt at the bottom of his article, actually both) -- the latest pictures capture extreme weather --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:16, 23 April 2024 (UTC)

Marshlink
Hi Ritchie! and I are contemplating taking a trip across the length of the East Coastway and Marshlink lines possibly this Saturday or the following Monday, depending on weather/trains/significant others. Just wondered if you fancied joining us for any part of the journey or for a quick pint at the Ashford end? Best, <b style="color: teal; font-family: Tahoma">HJ Mitchell</b> &#124; <span style="color: navy; font-family: Times New Roman" title="(Talk page)">Penny for your thoughts? 22:03, 23 April 2024 (UTC)


 * Hi, I'm around on Saturday until about 5pm. For obvious reasons, I'll follow up the discussion privately. <b style="color:#7F007F">Ritchie333</b> <sup style="color:#7F007F">(talk) <sup style="color:#7F007F">(cont)  10:25, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Captchaedits (19:25, 8 April 2024)
Hello sir guide me how to unprotect an article which is semi or extended protected? --Captchaedits (talk) 19:25, 8 April 2024 (UTC)


 * You need to go to Requests for page protection, where there are instructions to get a page unprotected. <b style="color:#7F007F">Ritchie333</b> <sup style="color:#7F007F">(talk) <sup style="color:#7F007F">(cont)  10:38, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

GA mentorship
Hello, out of all the GA mentors you're the only one who specializes in music which is what I'm here for. I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask for your help in walking me through the reviewal process as I'm looking forward to nominating Tyla and reviewing Blackpink but I'm scared of initiating a review (I have read the reviewer instructions). I've recently stated participating in the WP:ITN, WP:AFI, and WP:DYK and I wish to expand to obviously lower the immense backlogs. I'll be on the lookout for your response.  dxneo  (talk) 17:44, 15 April 2024 (UTC)


 * Hi, unfortunately I'm absolutely snowed under with other things right now and I won't be able to address this for a couple of weeks - are you okay to hold on? <b style="color:#7F007F">Ritchie333</b> <sup style="color:#7F007F">(talk) <sup style="color:#7F007F">(cont)  10:37, 24 April 2024 (UTC)
 * Yes sir, I will wait. Whenever you are ready.  dxneo  (talk) 11:17, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Trinitywonders (06:23, 26 April 2024)
Hello, how do I add an image? --Trinitywonders (talk) 06:23, 26 April 2024 (UTC)


 * You would use the File Upload Wizard. - UtherSRG (talk) 11:56, 26 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bluetik (17:28, 2 May 2024)
Hello! Thanks for being my mentor. My first page was approved! I’d love to create more, but I also want to ensure that the quality is “up to snuff.”

Do you have any broad suggestions, or, if you have time to look at the page I created, do you have any suggestions there? --Bluetik (talk) 17:28, 2 May 2024 (UTC)

Reminder to vote now to select members of the first U4C
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Question from Bluetik (03:51, 3 May 2024)
Also, im having some trouble getting my IP unblock request done with Yamla - perhaps I’m out of line, but both this Admin’s original response and their follow up seem to not be particularly thoughtful, and the block is encumbering.

Should I just drop it so I don’t get banned?

For context, right now, I can’t edit from my home office, and can only use my phone and not my primary device. Basically my company bought me an ip address for work and I want to be able to edit from my primary device --Bluetik (talk) 03:51, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

RFA2024 update: phase I concluded, phase II begins
Hi there! Phase I of the Requests for adminship/2024 review has concluded, with several impactful changes gaining community consensus and proceeding to various stages of implementation. Some proposals will be implemented in full outright; others will be discussed at phase II before being implemented; and still others will proceed on a trial basis before being brought to phase II. The following proposals have gained consensus:

See the project page for a full list of proposals and their outcomes. A huge thank-you to everyone who has participated so far :) looking forward to seeing lots of hard work become a reality in phase II. theleekycauldron (talk), via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:09, 5 May 2024 (UTC)
 * Proposals 2 and 9b (phase II discussion): Add a reminder of civility norms at RfA and Require links for claims of specific policy violations
 * Proposal 3b (in trial): Make the first two days discussion-only
 * Proposal 13 (in trial): Admin elections
 * Proposal 14 (implemented): Suffrage requirements
 * Proposals 16 and 16c (phase II discussion): Allow the community to initiate recall RfAs and Community recall process based on dewiki
 * Proposal 17 (phase II discussion): Have named Admins/crats to monitor infractions
 * Proposal 24 (phase II discussion): Provide better mentoring for becoming an admin and the RfA process
 * Proposal 25 (implemented): Require nominees to be extended confirmed

Question from KATENEALE (21:55, 8 May 2024)
Hello! What is best practice when adding images? Is crediting the source enough? --KATENEALE (talk) 21:55, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from KATENEALE (22:22, 8 May 2024)
Hi again,

I had an edit I made removed because of a reference error-a bare url. Can you help me understand the best way to correct this? Thanks again! --KATENEALE (talk) 22:22, 8 May 2024 (UTC)


 * I have attempted an answer here at the help desk. TSventon (talk) 23:07, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Sagpok57 (03:13, 12 May 2024)
I have created a page of one of the singers of Nepal - Rupak Dotel. But it is not being published so far. I am the authentic writer of this Post. Please help me to publish the page. --Sagpok57 (talk) 03:13, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bluetik (13:49, 15 May 2024)
Hello, let me know if this isn’t the right place to ask such a question (there may be a forum for this), but I’ve noticed a phenomenon with a few Wikipedia pages that are created after (and sometimes only or primarily using) a “hit piece” (maybe more helpfully/specifically, one-sided and negative articles). I assume there are policies or norms around this somewhere --Bluetik (talk) 13:49, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

Women in Green GA Editathon June 2024 - Going Back in Time
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Running from June 1 to 30, 2024, WikiProject Women in Green (WiG) is hosting a Good Article (GA) edit-a-thon event with the theme Going Back in Time! All experience levels welcome. Never worked on a GA project before? We'll teach you how to get started. Or maybe you're an old hand at GAs – we'd love to have you involved! Participants are invited to work on nominating and/or reviewing GA submissions related to women and women's works (e.g., books, films) during the event period. We hope to collectively cover article subjects from at least 20 centuries by month's end. GA resources and one-on-one support will be provided by experienced GA editors, and participants will have the opportunity to earn a special WiG barnstar for their efforts.

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Question from Mohammad b abu ramilah (10:00, 17 May 2024)
hey my frined i will add you and i will ask you some qustion --Mohammad b abu ramilah (talk) 10:00, 17 May 2024 (UTC)

Category:Fanny (band) has been nominated for deletion
Category:Fanny (band) has been nominated for deletion. A discussion is taking place to decide whether it complies with the categorization guidelines. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the categories for discussion page. Thank you. ―Justin ( koa v f ) ❤T☮C☺M☯ 01:12, 19 May 2024 (UTC)

May music
Today's story mentions a concert I loved to hear (DYK) and a piece I loved to sing in choir, 150 years old (OTD). -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:10, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Mohammed Miandad V P on User:Mohammed Miandad V P/sandbox (07:33, 24 May 2024)
Mohammed Miandad V P is the article i wrote. why my article deleted? --Mohammed Miandad V P (talk) 07:33, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Yasir Arfat Daing (02:50, 27 May 2024)
Yasir Arfat Daing philosopher YouTuber Educator --Yasir Arfat Daing (talk) 02:50, 27 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Ayman.hijjawi (06:28, 4 June 2024)
Hello, I heard you can voulnteer in transliation here in wikipidiea and I would like to do so, I can speak 2 languages: Arabic and English.

Can you help me start ? --Ayman.hijjawi (talk) 06:28, 4 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Musajjaakawa Martin on User:Musajjaakawa Martin/sandbox (18:01, 4 June 2024)
How do I create information about someone --Musajjaakawa Martin (talk) 18:01, 4 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Great Investor on United Bank for Africa (18:42, 9 June 2024)
What is my benefits for publishing article on Wikipedia --Great Investor (talk) 18:42, 9 June 2024 (UTC)


 * There aren't really any; indeed there are several drawbacks. <b style="color:#7F007F">Ritchie333</b> <sup style="color:#7F007F">(talk) <sup style="color:#7F007F">(cont)  10:46, 25 June 2024 (UTC)