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Tech News: 2021-09
Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.

Recent changes
 * Wikis using the Growth team tools can now show the name of a newcomer's mentor anywhere through a magic word. This can be used for welcome messages or userboxes.
 * A new version of the VideoCutTool is now available. It enables cropping, trimming, audio disabling, and rotating video content. It is being created as part of the developer outreach programs.

Problems
 * There was a problem with the job queue. This meant some functions did not save changes and mass messages were delayed. This did not affect wiki edits.
 * Some editors may not be logged in to their accounts automatically in the latest versions of Firefox and Safari.

Changes later this week
 * Octicons-sync.svg The new version of MediaWiki will be on test wikis and MediaWiki.org from . It will be on non-Wikipedia wikis and some Wikipedias from . It will be on all wikis from (calendar).

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19:07, 1 March 2021 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – March 2021
News and updates for administrators from the past month (February 2021). Administrator changes
 * Gnome-colors-list-add.svg TJMSmith
 * Gnome-colors-list-remove.svg Boing! said Zebedee • Hiberniantears • Lear's Fool • Only • WGFinley

Interface administrator changes
 * Gnome-colors-list-add.svg AmandaNP

Guideline and policy news
 * A request for comment is open that proposes a process for the community to revoke administrative permissions. This follows a 2019 RfC in favor of creating one such a policy.
 * A request for comment is in progress to remove F7 (invalid fair-use claim) subcriterion a, which covers immediate deletion of non-free media with invalid fair-use tags.
 * A request for comment seeks to grant page movers the delete-redirect userright, which allows moving a page over a single-revision redirect, regardless of that redirect's target. The full proposal is at Page mover/delete-redirect.
 * A request for comment asks if sysops may place the General sanctions/Coronavirus disease 2019 editnotice template on pages in scope that do not have page-specific sanctions?
 * There is a discussion in progress concerning automatic protection of each day's featured article with Pending Changes protection.

Technical news
 * When blocking an IPv6 address with Twinkle, there is now a checkbox with the option to just block the /64 range. When doing so, you can still leave a block template on the initial, single IP address' talkpage.
 * When protecting a page with Twinkle, you can now add a note if doing so was in response to a request at WP:RfPP, and even link to the specific revision.
 * There have been a number of reported issues with Pending Changes. Most problems setting protection appear to have been resolved (T273317) but other issues with autoaccepting edits persist (T275322).

Arbitration
 * By motion, the discretionary sanctions originally authorized under the GamerGate case are now authorized under a new Gender and sexuality case, with sanctions authorized for all edits about, and all pages related to, any gender-related dispute or controversy and associated people. Sanctions issued under GamerGate are now considered Gender and sexuality sanctions.
 * The Kurds and Kurdistan case was closed, authorizing standard discretionary sanctions for the topics of Kurds and Kurdistan, broadly construed.

Miscellaneous
 * Following the 2021 Steward Elections, the following editors have been appointed as stewards: AmandaNP, Operator873, Stanglavine, Teles, and Wiki13.

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Tech News: 2021-10
 Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.

Recent changes
 * Section translation now works on Bengali Wikipedia. It helps mobile editors translate sections of articles. It will come to more wikis later. The first focus is active wikis with a smaller number of articles. You can test it and leave feedback.
 * Flagged revisions now give admins the review right.
 * When someone links to a Wikipedia article on Twitter this will now show a preview of the article.

Problems
 * Many graphs have JavaScript errors. Graph editors can check their graphs in their browser's developer console after editing.

Changes later this week
 * Octicons-sync.svg The new version of MediaWiki will be on test wikis and MediaWiki.org from . It will be on non-Wikipedia wikis and some Wikipedias from . It will be on all wikis from (calendar).
 * The New Discussion tool will soon be a new discussion tools beta feature for on most Wikipedias. The goal is to make it easier to start new discussions.

Future changes
 * There will be a number of changes to make it easier to work with templates. Some will come to the first wikis in March. Other changes will come to the first wikis in June. This is both for those who use templates and those who create or maintain them. You can read more.
 * Reference Previews will become a default feature on some wikis on 17 March. They will share a setting with Page Previews. If you prefer the Reference Tooltips or Navigation-Popups gadget you can keep using them. If so Reference Previews won't be shown.
 * New JavaScript-based functions will not work in Internet Explorer 11. This is because Internet Explorer is an old browser that doesn't work with how JavaScript is written today. Everything that works in Internet Explorer 11 today will continue working in Internet Explorer for now. You can read more.

Tech news prepared by Tech News writers and posted by bot • Contribute • Translate • Get help • Give feedback • Subscribe or unsubscribe.  17:50, 8 March 2021 (UTC)

SPI issue
I think you missed the call for behavioral investigation into the clear cut socking in form of IP abuse. DeltaQuad only said that they cannot use CU tool for that. Aman Kumar Goel (Talk) 18:30, 12 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks for reaching out. While IP addresses are normally dynamic and the edits referenced are over a month old, a look at more recent contributions does appear to show a definite overlap. I now have warned TheCherryPanda about logged out editing and they have since apologized. Please let me know if this continues. -- The SandDoctor Talk 20:03, 12 March 2021 (UTC)

Adriana Chechik DRV
There is a DRV happening that involves one of your relists. Your input is appreciated. -- w L &lt;speak·check&gt; 22:32, 14 March 2021 (UTC)

Tech News: 2021-11
 Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.

Recent changes
 * Wikis that are part of the desktop improvements project can now use a new search function. The desktop improvements and the new search will come to more wikis later. You can also test it early.
 * Octicons-tools.svg Editors who put up banners or change site-wide JavaScript code should use the client error graph to see that their changes has not caused problems. You can read more.

Problems
 * Due to database issues the Wikimedia Beta Cluster was read-only for over a day.

Changes later this week
 * Octicons-sync.svg The new version of MediaWiki will be on test wikis and MediaWiki.org from . It will be on non-Wikipedia wikis and some Wikipedias from . It will be on all wikis from (calendar).

Future changes
 * You can add a newline or carriage return character to a custom signature if you use a template. There is a proposal to not allow them in the future. This is because they can cause formatting problems.
 * You will be able to read but not edit 12 wikis for a short period of time on at 06:00 (UTC). This could take 30 minutes but will probably be much faster.
 * Octicons-tools.svg You can use Quarry for SQL queries to the Wiki Replicas. Cross-database  will no longer work from 23 March. There will be a new field to specify the database to connect to. If you think this affects you and you need help you can post on Phabricator or on Wikitech. PAWS and other ways to do SQL queries to the Wiki Replicas will be affected later.

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Tech News: 2021-12
 Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.

Recent changes
 * There is a Wikipedia app for KaiOS phones. They don't have a touch screen so readers navigate with the phone keys. There is now a simulator so you can see what it looks like.
 * The reply tool and new discussion tool are now available as the "" beta feature in almost all wikis except German Wikipedia.

Problems
 * You will be able to read but not edit twelve wikis for a short period of time on at 06:00 (UTC). This can also affect password changes, logging in to new wikis, global renames and changing or confirming emails. This could take 30 minutes but will probably be much faster.

Changes later this week
 * Octicons-sync.svg The new version of MediaWiki will be on test wikis and MediaWiki.org from . It will be on non-Wikipedia wikis and some Wikipedias from . It will be on all wikis from (calendar).
 * Syntax highlighting colours will change to be easier to read. This will soon come to the first wikis.

Future changes
 * Flagged revisions will no longer have multiple tags like "tone" or "depth". It will also only have one tier. This was changed because very few wikis used these features and they make the tool difficult to maintain.
 * Octicons-tools.svg Gadgets and user scripts can access variables about the current page in JavaScript. In 2015 this was moved from  to  .   will soon no longer work.

Tech news prepared by Tech News writers and posted by bot • Contribute • Translate • Get help • Give feedback • Subscribe or unsubscribe.  16:51, 22 March 2021 (UTC)

AfD
Hello, apologies for the random message but can you please take a look at Articles for deletion/Elvy Yost? It appears that the participating editors have made no effort to comply with WP:AFDFORMAT. Will the recommended course of action be recognised if they are not bolded? -- Ashley yoursmile!  09:02, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
 * I would rather that the format be followed, but administrators will still be able to assess. No worries in that regard. -- The SandDoctor Talk 17:50, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you for taking a look at it and letting me know. :) Ashley  yoursmile!  17:53, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
 * You're welcome! I am glad that I was able to assist . -- The SandDoctor Talk 04:39, 29 March 2021 (UTC)

Send deleted draft my way?
Hi. You closed an AfD as delete a few months ago. I have several sources now and would like to see if I can revive the article. Would you draftify the article discussed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Ritmo_nuevo_y_vieja_ola ? Thanks. DiamondRemley39 (talk) 22:14, 13 March 2021 (UTC)
 * And this one too, please. DiamondRemley39 (talk) 22:17, 13 March 2021 (UTC)
 * My apologies for the delay. I have draftified Draft:Ritmo nuevo y vieja ola and Draft:El Primer beso. Please don't move them to the mainspace unless approved via AfC, at the Teahouse by volunteers there, or a reviewer. -- The SandDoctor Talk 04:26, 29 March 2021 (UTC)

Mentorship
Hello,

I have been inactive for three months and would like to train under you. I took time off to reflect as I was way too overconfident and involved in places where I shouldn't have been. I would love to learn under your mentorship and grow as a Wikipedia editor! Thanks,  Mr. Heart  (talk) 04:32, 19 March 2021 (UTC)
 * PS You can contact me on IRC for more ease.  Mr. Heart  (talk) 04:35, 19 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi, I haven't mentioned anyone previously haha. I could definitely help out though in that regard. If you ever have any questions, I am reachable on here and IRC under the same nick; if reaching out on the latter, please understand that I may redirect you here if it is a more appropriate venue for any particular conversation. -- The SandDoctor Talk 04:38, 29 March 2021 (UTC)

Discussion at WP:THQ § Draftify deleted articles
You are invited to join the discussion at WP:THQ § Draftify deleted articles. -- Marchjuly (talk) 00:21, 29 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi TheSandDoctor. Perhaps you can help this editor out? It seems to be related to . I will also advise them to take a look at #3 in your edit notice at the top of this page. -- Marchjuly (talk) 00:23, 29 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the poke. I somehow either forgot or missed the messages earlier about that. I have now actioned as requested and commented at the Teahouse. I've been quite busy lately, unfortunately. -- The SandDoctor Talk 04:35, 29 March 2021 (UTC)
 * No worries. I figured one or the other was most likely what had happened. Thank you posting at the Teahouse. -- Marchjuly (talk) 04:37, 29 March 2021 (UTC)

Tech News: 2021-13
 Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.

Recent changes
 * Some very old web browsers don’t work well with the Wikimedia wikis. Some old code for browsers that used to be supported is being removed. This could cause issues in those browsers.
 * Octicons-tools.svg IRC recent changes feeds have been moved to a new server. Make sure all tools automatically reconnect to  and not to the name of any specific server. Users should also consider switching to the more modern EventStreams.

Problems
 * When you move a page that many editors have on their watchlist the history can be split. It might also not be possible to move it again for a while. This is because of a job queue problem.
 * Some translatable pages on Meta could not be edited. This was because of a bug in the translation tool. The new MediaWiki version was delayed because of problems like this.

Changes later this week
 * Octicons-sync.svg The new version of MediaWiki will be on test wikis and MediaWiki.org from . It will be on non-Wikipedia wikis and some Wikipedias from . It will be on all wikis from (calendar).

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17:29, 29 March 2021 (UTC)

spihelper
Hello TheSandDoctor, I'm informing all clerks who use spihelper about the new userbox. Jerm (talk) 02:16, 30 March 2021 (UTC)

IP Address keeps edit warring on Bindi Irwin
Hi, this IP address 71.40.90.246 is continuously edit warring on Bindi Irwin. They been warned so many times but continues to do it. Wonder if you can help? Thank you! Cristabel0 (talk) 07:32, 30 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Blocked for 24hrs for edit warring. Please let me know if this persists. If it happens from more than one IP (over a short timespan), I will protect it again. -- The SandDoctor Talk 14:09, 30 March 2021 (UTC)

Thank you so much for that. Have a great day! Cristabel0 (talk) 23:05, 30 March 2021 (UTC)

April 2021 WikiProject Military History Reviewing Drive
Hey y'all, the April 2021 WikiProject Military History Reviewing Drive begins at 00:01 UTC on April 1, 2021 and runs through 23:59 UTC on April 31, 2021. Points can be earned through reviewing articles on the AutoCheck report, reviewing articles listed at WP:MILHIST/ASSESS, reviewing MILHIST-tagged articles at WP:GAN or WP:FAC, and reviewing articles submitted at WP:MILHIST/ACR. Service awards and barnstars are given for set points thresholds, and the top three finishers will receive further awards. To participate, sign up at WikiProject_Military_History/April 2021 Reviewing Drive and create a worklist at WikiProject Military history/April 2021 Reviewing Drive/Worklists (examples are given). Further details can be found at the drive page. Questions can be asked at the drive talk page. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:26, 31 March 2021 (UTC)