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It's 21:35 on Monday, 9 September 2024 (PDT). ( )
Hi there. I've been a sysop here since 2008, and was an oversighter between 2012 and 2019. Most of my substantial edits have been to articles relating to popular culture, which is a fancy way of saying "games, sports and music". More recently I tend to do stuff like adding references to biographies of living persons.
I follow the football teams of my hometown and my country (for my sins). I've lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2016.
You can get in touch with me by clicking here, hitting the "new section" or "+" tab in the menubar to the top of this page. If your request requires privacy, please feel free to find me on IRC (as "foks"), or get me via email (if you have an account).
I work for or provide services to the Wikimedia Foundation (as JSutherland (WMF)), but this is my personal account. Edits, statements, or other contributions made from this account are my own, and may not reflect the views of the Foundation.[1 FT / 3 FA / 3 FL / 1 FP / 1 FS / 2 FPo / 6 GA / 14 DYK]
- Hector Munro Macdonald (December 24, 2007)
- Bitesize (January 7, 2008)
- Supernormal (January 9, 2008)
- Cullen F.C.[1] (February 12, 2008)
- Portal:English football (March 20, 2008)
- Aberdeen F.C. (April 2, 2008)
- Bloc Party discography (May 2, 2008)
- Bloc Party (May 6, 2008)
- List of Christmas number one singles (UK) (May 11, 2008)
- Portal:James Bond[1] (May 20, 2008)
- Alcanar (May 25, 2008)
- Cry Baby (Jemini song) (July 23, 2008)
- List of awards and nominations received by Arctic Monkeys (July 28, 2008) (GK)
- Eugene McGuinness (January 19, 2009)
- Black Eyed Peas discography (February 10, 2008)
- File:A Scene from Troilus and Cressida - Angelica Kauffmann.jpg (March 31, 2009) (Shoe)
- Silent Alarm (July 21, 2009)
- Cello Sonata in G minor (July 31, 2009)
- Silent Alarm Remixed (August 8, 2009)
- Silent Alarm Remixed (September 2, 2009) (RB88)
- Intimacy Remixed (September 6, 2009) (RB88)
- A Weekend in the City (September 14, 2009) (RB88)
- Intimacy (October 10, 2009) (RB88)
- Bloc Party albums (October 24, 2009)
- Joe Danger (October 21, 2011)
- Joe Danger (October 24, 2011)
- Joe Danger: The Movie (October 25, 2011)
- Julius Green (December 13, 2015)
- Bad Milk (April 2, 2016)
- I Get This Call Every Day (May 14, 2016)
- Football (Disorder) Act 2000 (August 1, 2016)
- Get to Heaven (September 26, 2017)
- Notes:
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Did you know
- 09 Sep 2024 – Seed oil misinformation (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Dan Leonard (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Sep 2024 – Austin J. Tobin Plaza (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Sep 2024 – Myvanwy Rhys (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Lajmmoore (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – Fedora (short story) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Based5290 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Sep 2024 – Edward Cruttwell (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Paul W (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Aug 2024 – Anaïs Gallagher (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Launchballer (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Aug 2024 – Actinote zikani (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Aug 2024 – The Right and the Wrong (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Slgrandson (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – The Book of Longings (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Orchastrattor (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – IMAX Melbourne (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Mjks28 (t · c); see discussion
- (10 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 09 Sep 2024 – James L. Enos (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Curb Safe Charmer (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 09 Sep 2024 – Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Cassiopeia (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 09 Sep 2024 – Jessica Morse (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by BottleOfChocolateMilk (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 08 Sep 2024 – Dmitry Budnik (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by SafariScribe (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 08 Sep 2024 – Justin R. Begnaud (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by MaxnaCarta (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 07 Sep 2024 – ProtoShare (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Amigao (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 06 Sep 2024 – 1993 TAC Cup season (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Aspirex (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 06 Sep 2024 – Sarah Cheng-De Winne (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Kingoflettuce (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 05 Sep 2024 – Christine Warnke (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bangabandhu (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 05 Sep 2024 – Interesting Engineering (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Justiyaya (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
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Proposed deletions
- 08 Sep 2024 – Brad Farmer (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by 121.44.219.118 (t · c): concern
- 07 Sep 2024 – Muchuu (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Mccapra (t · c): concern
- 06 Sep 2024 – John Miller (Australian official) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Moriwen (t · c): concern
- 04 Sep 2024 – ZERO—The End of Prostate Cancer (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by PeanutFerg (t · c): concern
- 06 Sep 2024 – Almohad conquest of Evora (1191) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Javext (t · c) and endorsed by Srnec (t · c) on 06 Sep 2024 was redirected to Almohad campaign against Portugal (1190–1191) (talk · edit · hist)
- 05 Sep 2024 – Akshata Krishnamurthy (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Mosana2300 (t · c) was deproded by Nnev66 (t · c) on 06 Sep 2024
- 01 Sep 2024 – Hamid Abbasi (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Bon courage (t · c) was deleted
- 27 Aug 2024 – Angelo Ranaldo (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by 10mmsocket (t · c) was deleted
- 27 Aug 2024 – Stealth Key (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Iforgotmyname121 (t · c) was deleted
Redirects for discussion
- 21 Aug 2024 – Australia 2032 (talk · edit · hist) →2032 Summer Olympics was RfDed by Hey man im josh (t · c); see discussion
- undated – World's rarest butterfly (talk · edit · hist) →Actinote zikani was RfDed
- 30 Aug 2024 – Glue70 (talk · edit · hist) →Joanna (Kool & the Gang song) RfDed by 1ctinus (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Sudan (South) (talk · edit · hist) →South Sudan RfDed by 64.229.88.34 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Files for discussion
- 03 Sep 2024 – File:DezCaughtIt.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Dez Caught It) was FfDed by Gonzo fan2007 (t · c); see discussion
Featured list candidates
- 17 Jul 2024 – Descendants of Christian IX of Denmark (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by AndrewPeterT (t · c); see discussion
Featured topic candidates
- 04 Jul 2024 – All You Had to Do Was Stay (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Brachy0008 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jul 2024 – I Wish You Would (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Brachy0008 (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 07 Sep 2024 – Kitab-ı Bahriye (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Rjjiii (t · c); start discussion
- 06 Sep 2024 – Making the Bed (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MaranoFan (t · c); start discussion
- 04 Sep 2024 – Austin J. Tobin Plaza (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Sep 2024 – Klerykal fiction (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Piotrus (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Aug 2024 – Afonso Henriques Theatre (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by V.B.Speranza (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Aug 2024 – Actinote zikani (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sir MemeGod (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Aug 2024 – Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Aug 2024 – Suryakumar Yadav (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Magentic Manifestations (t · c); start discussion
- 13 Aug 2024 – Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gb321 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Aug 2024 – Heterojunction solar cell (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Radiotrefoil (t · c); start discussion
- (17 more...)
Good topic candidates
- 06 Sep 2024 – Fearless (Taylor's Version) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Sep 2024 – The Way I Loved You (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 12 Aug 2024 – Existential risk studies (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by JoaquimCebuano (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 06 Aug 2024 – Nature-positive (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Manxshearwater (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 08 Sep 2024 – American Holocaust (book) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to American Holocaust: Columbus and the Conquest of the New World by Hydrangeans (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Sep 2024 – Hawk Tuah Girl (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Hawk Tuah by EoRdE6 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Sep 2024 – Drácula contra Frankenstein (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein by Andrzejbanas (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Aug 2024 – Joanna of Austria (1573-1630) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Joanna of Austria (Kingdom of Naples) by BarrelProof (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Aug 2024 – Piecewise property (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Piecewise by TakuyaMurata (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Aug 2024 – August 2024 Kursk Oblast incursion (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to August 2024 Western Russia incursions by M Waleed (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Aug 2024 – Collingwood Blues (2020–) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Collingwood Blues by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Sudzha (river) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Sudzha River by Andrewa (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Lifetimes (Katy Perry song) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Lifetimes (song) by Is it Juan? (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Wassim Mansouri (talk · edit · hist) move request to Wassim Manssouri by John k daher (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- (5 more...)
Articles to be merged
- 07 Sep 2024 – Bill Cipher (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of Gravity Falls characters by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Sep 2024 – List of Vega launches (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Vega (rocket) by RickyCourtney (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Aug 2024 – Jock Jams: The All-Star Jock Jams (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Jock series by Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Aug 2024 – Baby-led potty training (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Elimination communication by Just Step Sideways (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Aug 2024 – Multitask optimization (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Multi-task learning by Biggerj1 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2024 – EMD SD45R (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to EMD SD45 by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2024 – List of state-owned enterprises of Egypt (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of state-owned enterprises in Egypt by Jlwoodwa (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Jul 2024 – Wenis (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Elbow#Society and culture by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jul 2024 – K-cell (mathematics) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Hyperrectangle by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Jul 2024 – Transition (literary journal) (1948–1950) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Transition (literary journal) (1927-1938) by Randykitty (t · c); see discussion
- (26 more...)
Articles to be split
- 05 Sep 2024 – 3Blue1Brown (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 196.179.6.121 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Sep 2024 – Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Andelsa (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jul 2024 – List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 142.113.140.146 (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Jun 2024 – Games of the Future (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ahri.boy (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2024 – Mu krop (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Paul 012 (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Apr 2024 – Paw Patrol (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rtkat3 (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Mar 2024 – CSI: Vegas (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2A00:23EE:1320:B607:74F6:D6CC:858B:1F6 (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Mar 2024 – Monster Fest (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Feb 2024 – Chandra Giri (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Cpgiri (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Dec 2023 – Karate Combat (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by SpacedFarmer (t · c); see discussion
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WikiCup 2024 August newsletter
[edit]The fourth round of the 2024 WikiCup ended on 29 August. Each of the 8 contestants who advanced to Round 4 scored at least 472 points, and the following contestants scored more than 700 points:
- Generalissima (submissions) with 1,150 points, mostly from 3 featured articles, 2 featured lists, 7 good articles, and 13 did you know nominations;
- Arconning (submissions) with 791 points, mostly from 2 featured lists, 8 good articles, 4 did you know nominations, and plenty of reviews;
- AirshipJungleman29 (submissions) with 718 points, mostly from a high-multiplier featured article on Genghis Khan and 2 good articles; and
- BennyOnTheLoose (submissions) with 714 points, mostly from 1 featured article on Susanna Hoffs, 2 featured lists, and 3 good articles.
Congratulations to our eight finalists and all who participated. Contestants put in extraordinary amounts of effort during this round, and their scores can be seen here. So far this year, competitors have gotten 36 featured articles, 55 featured lists, 15 good articles, 93 in the news credits, and at least 333 did you know credits. They have conducted 357 featured content reviews, as well as 553 good article reviews and peer reviews, and have added 30 articles to featured topics and good topics.
Any content promoted after 29 August but before the start of Round 5 can be claimed during Round 5, which starts on 1 September at 00:00 (UTC). Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. If two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether for a good article, featured content, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed. Remember to claim your points within 14 days of earning them, and importantly, before the deadline on 31 October.
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Administrators' newsletter – September 2024
[edit]News and updates for administrators from the past month (August 2024).
- Following an RfC, there is a new criterion for speedy deletion: C4, which
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- Following a motion, remedies 5.1 and 5.2 of World War II and the history of Jews in Poland (the topic and interaction bans on My very best wishes, respectively) were repealed.
- Remedy 3C of the German war effort case ("Cinderella157 German history topic ban") was suspended for a period of six months.
- The arbitration case Historical Elections is currently open. Proposed decision is expected by 3 September 2024 for this case.
- Editors can now enter into good article review circles, an alternative for informal quid pro quo arrangements, to have a GAN reviewed in return for reviewing a different editor's nomination.
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