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Plasnewydd
Hi, thanks for spotting my factual error regarding Plasnewydd as community vs. electoral ward. However, I think in that case the sentence needs a better reference, as the Wales Online story (also referenced elsewhere on Wikipedia) is about proposals to make a change, rather than the change actually taking place. I can't easily find such a reference online - any suggestions? Martpol (talk) 13:29, 4 January 2023 (UTC)
 * It's harder to prove something doesn't exist than prove it exists. Maybe a citation to Ordnance Survey Election Maps would help? Sionk (talk) 15:05, 4 January 2023 (UTC)

San Clemente Literary Prize
In the article I did about the San Clemente Literary Prize (moved to 'draft' by you some moths ago) you comment "Surely if it is existed for 24 years there must be more than 2 news articles about it?". There are more than 2 linked articles, and they are not from blogs, but from one of the largest private foundations in Galicia, from two newspapers (one of them is the largest read in Galicia and the other the largest published in Santiago de Compostela, the capital of the Autonomous Community of Galicia), and from the official website itself. There are photos, the winners are linked, etc. I don't understand the criteria to reject the page. What is the problem? You don't think the prize exists or you don't think that the highest prize in Galicia awarded by underage readers, and one of the largest in the Iberian Peninsula, has enough "entity" to have a page on Wikipedia? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gasparoff (talk • contribs) 19:45, 20 February 2023 (UTC)

Nomination of Galerie Urs Meile, Beijing-Lucerne for deletion
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RFC
I'll leave you people to discuss not doing anything. Love that line. 👌 Sirfurboy🏄 (talk) 19:15, 30 March 2023 (UTC)


 * Croeso :) Sionk (talk) 20:33, 30 March 2023 (UTC)

District Council Election results
Thanks for entering some of the results for South Oxfordshire & Cherwell (and others?). I spotted & fixed an error for Peter Dragonetti, South Oxfordshire Kidmore End, and provided data for Didcot South, but as a newbie, didn't know how to re-order by votes cast, or make bold, so left it at that. Do you have a slick process for getting the results into the appropriate format? If so, we may be able to collaborate. I have a spreadsheet of results with ward, party, candidate, votes, vote share (adjusted for the number of votes allowed - so for Didcot South, with 3 votes allowed, the share should add to close to 300%). HenleyMan (talk) 13:13, 13 May 2023 (UTC)


 * There's no slick or clever way of inputting the info ...well, none that I'm aware of, other than copy-and-paste. The successful candidates will get 'bolded' if you add the word "winning" into the table template. So rather than "{{Election box candidate with party link" the template would begin "{{Election box winning candidate with party link". I'd suggest using the "Show preview" button before saving what you add. Sionk (talk) 18:18, 13 May 2023 (UTC)
 * thanks sionk, although preview doesn't show me how to get what I want, just that what I've entered isn't quite right. HenleyMan (talk) 23:36, 13 May 2023 (UTC)

Request on 23:46:14, 29 May 2023 for assistance on AfC submission by 73.89.211.188
I have revised this multiple times, adding in relevant citations that include coverage by the NY Times

This is NOT "a genealogical piece," as noted by one reviewer. Moreover, the subject meets the notability guidelines and is supported by solid citations.

IMO, this is worthy of being added and should be approved without further delay.

Thank you

73.89.211.188 (talk) 23:46, 29 May 2023 (UTC)


 * We cannot list all writers, only notable ones. What is Rigby's claim to notability? I suppose the reviews in the NYT suggest one or more of his works may have been widely reviewed, but only one review is cited at the moment. Sionk (talk) 12:56, 30 May 2023 (UTC)

Junior Eurovision song contest 2023
Hello, I wanted to know the reason for your rejection of the article, and I hope that you will return the article instead of deleting it. Thank you هشام محمود حسونة (talk) 15:49, 7 June 2023 (UTC)


 * I gave my reason when I rejected the article - it's not notable outside of the JESC (and sources closely related to Eurovision) at the moment. The article was returned originally to draft space because it was too soon before the event (and there was no wider interest from non-Eurovision publications). Judging by the lack of independent sources, it's still too soon, in my view. I could reject it again, but I'll leave it for another Articles for Creation editor to look at. Sionk (talk) 16:44, 7 June 2023 (UTC)
 * I think your reasons are not convincing, such as creating the draft too early for the event. This is not the first time an article has been created on JESC
 * I believe that anyone's duty is to fix and improve the article, not to delete it and leave it to another editor. Because of your action, readers will not be able to know the competition's developments. هشام محمود حسونة (talk) 16:54, 8 June 2023 (UTC)
 * There aren't sufficient independent news sources to improve the article at the moment. Well, none that I can find. Little has been done to improve the article and take on board the reviewer's advice, since April. Wikipedia isn't here to advertise future events. Sionk (talk) 18:15, 8 June 2023 (UTC)
 * What exactly do you mean by independent sources? You mentioned Eurovoix as a news source but there are other ESC-focused sources cited (such as EurofestivalES and ESCPlus, which are Spanish Eurovision news sites) and several publications from either news media based in the broadcasters' countries or from the broadcasters themselves (i.e. Avondhu Newspaper for Ireland, TVM News for Malta, NPO Zapp for The Netherlands). Many of those other countries' news outlets are focused on far more than just Eurovision if that's what you're getting at. Also, how is it too soon for JESC's article when the contest is in November, yet the Eurovision 2024 article is already up despite the contest being almost a full year away?
 * (Really not trying to be argumentative, rather just trying to understand). 68.132.63.117 (talk) 06:46, 9 June 2023 (UTC)
 * The Eurovision Song Contest is considerably better known than the Junior version, it's not surprising it gets far more discussion and news coverage well in advance. Sionk (talk) 10:23, 9 June 2023 (UTC)
 * You think it's still too early to talk about JESC It means that you have to return the article in September, then it will not be too early to talk about the contest or maybe in August هشام محمود حسونة (talk) 14:08, 9 June 2023 (UTC)

==Discussion at Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2023 June 18 § Category:Association football people by prefecture in Japan== You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2023 June 18 § Category:Association football people by prefecture in Japan. Qwerfjkl talk  16:38, 18 June 2023 (UTC)

Ffotogallery‎ category
Hi. Re. Ffotogallery‎, I restored "Category:Photography museums and galleries in Wales". If you look at its web site it prominently describes exhibitions that appear to be at Ffotogallery‎ and not at Turner House Gallery. -Lopifalko (talk) 12:09, 3 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Article is about the organisation, not about a particular gallery or exhibition. Sionk (talk) 12:31, 3 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Look here, scroll down to "Gallery: Installation Shots" for photographs of their extensive gallery. See also their web site's menu option What's on: Exhibition. An establishment such as this can be both an arts agency and a photography gallery. Or am I missing something? -Lopifalko (talk) 15:22, 3 July 2023 (UTC)
 * It's an organisation that often runs, or has access to, an exhibition space/gallery. Hence the opening sentence says it "is the national development agency for photography in Wales". I doubt it's current gallery in Cathays would be notable enough for it's own article. Sionk (talk) 18:32, 3 July 2023 (UTC)

Andy Roberts (wrestler)
Hello. Thank you for adding cleanup tags to my Andy Roberts (wrestler) page. What would you like me to do? I'm happy to shorten it or have it shortened by other contributors. I don't believe there are any unreliable sources but I'm happy to remove any that are indentified. SugeRight (talk) 07:21, 23 July 2023 (UTC)

The Hotel Portmeirion
Thanks for that. The Guardian review of the tasting menu was laugh-out-loud hilarious! Love the Portmeirion list, by the way. Doing my best to fill in some of the image gaps. KJP1 (talk) 14:03, 19 August 2023 (UTC)


 * Diolch. Yes, they won't be inviting The Guardian back for a free lunch any time soon. Sionk (talk) 20:52, 19 August 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Campanile, Portmeirion
Z1720 (talk) 12:02, 9 September 2023 (UTC)

CfD nomination at
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November Articles for creation backlog drive
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Draft:Hassan_Shire
Hi User:Sionk, Greetings. You mean our National New Paper New Vision is not an independent and reliable source, Human Rights Centre Uganda www.hrcug.org, The Independent (Uganda) newspaper, World Movement for Democracy, Voice of America (VOA) are not reliable and independent sources? Unless there are reasons why this article is rejected not any of the reasons given.Micheal Kaluba (talk) 06:51, 5 December 2023 (UTC)
 * The article in New Vision is not about Hassan Shire. The article in The Independendent newspaper is written by Hassan Shire, so neither of them count towards his notability. Sionk (talk) 11:28, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

New pages patrol invitation

 * Good grief that is a big backlog! Sionk (talk) 22:43, 16 December 2023 (UTC)

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James Mason (wrestler)
Hi

I have been searching for sources for this subject, the article for which you succesfully proposed for deletion and have found the following multiple independent reliable sources: In light of these five, plus the existing RIS in Simon Garfield's The Wrestling as you mentioned in the debate makes six, I would suggest that this subject easily passes WP:GNG for multiple reliable indepdndent sources and the article should be restored. I am tagging, and  who all participated in the original debate and  who closed the original debate as Delete. Romomusicfan (talk) 13:36, 15 January 2024 (UTC)
 * BBC News website:
 * Oxford Mail:
 * The Echo (Essex):
 * SussexWorld:
 * NorthWales.com website:
 * Hi, most of these are brief mentions in relation to events he was taking part in, though the Oxford Mail article gives a little info about his family and home location. The NorthWales.com article is a little stronger, though this isn't a major news site by any means. Maybe the closing admin, Liz, can advise you about where to go from here. Sionk (talk) 15:21, 15 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Well so far that's BBC News (main photo and three paras), Oxford Mail (greater depth on Mason's background and philosophy on wrestling) and a chapter in Simon Garfield's book still left, and three is "multiple" enough for GNG (and similar rules in SNGs). Romomusicfan (talk) 16:52, 15 January 2024 (UTC)
 * No response from any of them thus far. Romomusicfan (talk) 10:45, 26 January 2024 (UTC)

I Would like to work on this in my Sandbox
Hi, are you able to retrieve the script for the last (pre-deletion) version of the James Mason (wrestler) page so that I can work outside of article space on getting it into a condition where it clearly and undeniably passes GNG? If so, please paste it into my sandbox. If not, who can I contact about this? Romomusicfan (talk) 16:52, 1 February 2024 (UTC)

Nomination of Isla Phillips for deletion
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DYK for The Connor Brothers
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Please look at Fanning at Whelan's
Some time ago you accepted this at AFC. I have no issue with that. I often accept drafts that are borderline. Would you mind looking at it today, please. I ask as a courtesy to you, since I cannot see other than PR pieces, announcements etc in the references it has today. What do you think I am missing, please? I also see a potential UPE creating editor. 🇺🇦 Fiddle Timtrent  Faddle Talk to me 🇺🇦 14:05, 4 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Don't let me stop you from nominating it for deletion, or cleaning it up. But the show appears to have attracted significant media attention so I expect it would survive an AfD nomination. Sionk (talk) 14:48, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
 * I'll tag it first, see what transpires 🇺🇦 Fiddle Timtrent  Faddle Talk to me 🇺🇦 16:19, 4 June 2024 (UTC)

Hello Sionk, in awe of your work on Wikipedia...
Hello Sionk,

I hope this post find you well and in good spirits.

I am working, among other articles on Lebanon's cultural and natural heritage, on a page for Charles Corm II. I saw you commented on the Charles Corm page a few years ago and really liked your editorial stance. despite some contributors publicly attacking you for it. I guess you cannot please everybody.

I would love to get your feedback on whether the Charles Corm II page is good and would be considered for Publication on Wikipedia before I go on and submit it for Publication.

If you have a few free minutes, please let me know your thoughts.

Lots of respect and kind regards.

Caliban31 (talk) 08:26, 17 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Thankyou for your message. I think you would have difficulty getting your Draft:Charles Corm II accepted at the moment. You give the impression most of the citations are about his business, or his grandfather. The books you cite are available online, so I would stringly suggest you cite the page number(s) where the information about Corm II can be found (I did a Google search of The Big Tech Score book, for example, and couldn't find a mention). Charles Corm II will need to meet WP:GNG criteria and have several examples of substantial coverage about him in reliable sources e.g. journalistic news articles or books Sionk (talk) 12:31, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Thank you so much for your educated and prompt response. I will of course take all this into consideration. Regards Caliban31 (talk) 12:40, 17 June 2024 (UTC)

Restore Connected Contributor tag on Talk:Little Bone Lodge?
I'm going to restore the Connected Contributor tag that this edit of yours seems to have removed from this article talk page, I'm guessing it was an automated tools error. But if it was intentional or if you have any other objections, please say. --GRuban (talk) 12:49, 21 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Be my guest. I think it was something that happened during the automated acceptance from AfC. Sionk (talk) 13:58, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

MJP DYK
Thanks for your comment on the DYK nomination page for Mary Jane Patterson. I have followed your suggestion. Can't think how I missed that! Balance person (talk) 08:23, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Jo Lindner
And his German twins. Thank you so much for bringing the text online in the past in English. I translated the text into German but accidentally created two versions.. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_„Jo”_Lindner and https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_"Jo"_Lindner Could you by any chance remove the latter? Very grateful for all your support! MarvDjEng (talk) 17:15, 20 July 2024 (UTC)


 * It would be best to ask an administrator on de.wikipedia. Unfortunately I don't have the tools to delete pages, here or anywhere else. Sionk (talk) 17:40, 20 July 2024 (UTC)