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New Page Review article queue, March to September 2023

Backlog update: At the time of this message, there are 11,300 articles and 15,600 redirects awaiting review. This is the highest backlog in a long time. Please help out by doing additional reviews!

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PageTriage code upgrades: Upgrades to the PageTriage code, initiated by the NPP open letter in 2022 and actioned by the WMF Moderator Tools Team in 2023, are ongoing. More information can be found here. As part of this work, the Special:NewPagesFeed now has a new version in beta! The update leaves the NewPagesFeed appearance and function mostly identical to the old one, but updates the underlying code, making it easier to maintain and helping make sure the extension is not decommissioned due to maintenance issues in the future. You can try out the new Special:NewPagesFeed here - it will replace the current version soon.

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New pages patrol newsletter: Duplicate thumb error

The New pages patrol newsletter has a Bogus file options lint error of duplicated "thumb" parameter. I've fixed 18, but there are many more to fix. —Anomalocaris (talk) 18:32, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

@Illusion Flame: I just want to get on-wiki approval from you before I start making changes (I don't like to edit other people's comments or messages). Do I have your approval to use AWB to remove the extra "thumb" parameter that was added to the newsletter from the relevant user talk pages? Hey man im josh (talk) 19:16, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

Stupid private relay. Yes, please do Josh! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 19:30, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

Might be worth doing this with a bot to avoid the talk page pings. — Qwerfjkltalk 19:33, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

How do you suggest we do that? - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 19:36, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

I could do it with my bot. For such a clear case, I wouldn't need a BRFA. (WP:IAR) — Qwerfjkltalk 19:39, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

Oh right! I forgot that the pings are a part of the reason that editing these newsletters after the fact is discouraged. Yes, please do have Qwerfjkl handle this instead, they've very experienced at handling these tasks. Hey man im josh (talk) 19:44, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

There seem to be around 880 pages affected. I'll do a supervised bot run to fix them. — Qwerfjkltalk 19:57, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

Illusion Flame, Qwerfjkl, Hey man im josh, I forgot to mention that many of these pages also have three stray apostrophes as a spurious close bold at the end of the New draftify script paragraph. —Anomalocaris (talk) 20:08, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

That's a separate issue. I've sorted this one for now. — Qwerfjkltalk 20:36, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from Luc1a ontonda on Signalling System No. 7 (08:22, 1 October 2023)

Can i get my patners text messages --Luc1a ontonda (talk) 08:22, 1 October 2023 (UTC)

Hello @Luc1a ontonda and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for contacting me with your question, but I’m afraid I can only assist with Wikipedia related queries. You may want to check out what Wikipedia is not and the tutorial for new users. Again, welcome! Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions that relate to Wikipedia.

Thanks, - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 11:28, 1 October 2023 (UTC)

okay thank you 105.245.96.47 (talk) 12:58, 1 October 2023 (UTC)

Also, do make sure you’re logged in when you edit. Thanks! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 14:21, 1 October 2023 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – September 2023

News and updates for administrators from the past month (September 2023).

Administrator changes

Hey man im josh

• Alex Bakharev
• CorbieVreccan
• Cyphoidbomb
• Davodd
• Hog Farm
• JamesR
• KnightLago
• Mark Ironie
• Nosebagbear (deceased)
• Rschen7754
• Tamzin
• TonyBallioni

CheckUser changes

DatGuy

• Ferret
• RickinBaltimore

• TonyBallioni
• Worm That Turned

Oversighter changes

RickinBaltimore

• TonyBallioni
• Worm That Turned

Guideline and policy news

• An RfC is open regarding amending the paid-contribution disclosure policy to add the following text: Any administrator soliciting clients for paid Wikipedia-related consulting or advising services not covered by other paid-contribution rules must disclose all clients on their userpage.

Technical news

• Administrators can now choose to add the user's user page to their watchlist when changing the usergroups for a user. This works both via Special:UserRights and via the API. (T272294)

Arbitration

• Remedy 9 ("MarioProtIV topic ban") of the WikiProject Tropical Cyclones case has been rescinded.

Miscellaneous

• The 2023 CheckUser and Oversight appointments process has concluded with the appointment of one new CheckUser.
• Self-nominations for the electoral commission for the 2023 Arbitration Committee elections opens on 2 October and closes on 8 October.

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Question from Mananarya22 (10:43, 7 October 2023)

Hello Sir/Mam,

I created a draft "Draft:Anandmurti_Gurumaa" but it got deleted. Can you please let me know the exact reason why my draft got deleted and what changes I should make before republishing that draft? Please help me.

Thanks and Regards, Manan Arya --Mananarya22 (talk) 10:43, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Hello @Mananarya22 and welcome to Wikipedia! Your draft appears to have been tagged for deletion because when you read it, it sounds like an advertisement. A big part of Wikipedia’s mission is to provide neutral articles to the public. Promotional articles (or drafts) are part of what Wikipedia is not and can be deleted for this reason under the G11 speedy deletion criteria. If you need further assistance, please do let me know. I hope you enjoy your time on Wikipedia, and I encourage you to review our tutorial. Thanks! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 13:34, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Hello @Illusion Flame,

Thank you so much for your response. I genuinely appreciate your concern and your commitment to maintaining the neutrality of Wikipedia articles. I want to clarify that my intention was not to promote the draft but to provide an informative and unbiased overview. I apologize if it came across differently. I fully respect Wikipedia's mission to offer neutral content to the public.

I kindly request your guidance on any specific changes that you believe would help bring the draft in line with Wikipedia's guidelines. Your expertise and suggestions will be immensely valuable, and I am committed to working collaboratively to ensure the draft meets the necessary standards.

Thank you for your assistance, and I look forward to your guidance. Mananarya22 (talk) 13:44, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Greetings @Mananarya22 and thank you for the prompt response. I appreciate your willingness to improve the page. I’d suggest looking at another article about a spiritual teacher you know to see a model of how a page should look like. Then you can make wording changes to the draft so it reads less promotional. Thanks! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 13:57, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Sorry

Sorry I am not going to be very active for a long time because I am focusing on school. Really sorry. Shadow345110 (talk) 15:55, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

No problem. School is more important. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 16:36, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

Thanks. Shadow345110 (talk)

RfD closure

Hi, would you consider undoing your close and relisting this RfD instead? Apart from me and the creator, only one person replied, and the reason given for why this could be useful (by the creator) was in my view debunked in my last reply (not answered to). I believe this warrants further input from uninvolved editors, and as it hasn't been relisted yet, a first relist seems appropriate. Fram (talk) 16:32, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

Hm. I can see your points, though as it stands I stand by my keep closure. As it hasn’t been relisted before, I’m fine with allowing more time for comment as it can’t hurt.  Done - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 16:43, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

Thank you. Fram (talk) 16:46, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

Don't know if you intended to rollback both your closes though :-) Fram (talk) 16:47, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

Sigh. I need to get some sleep. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 17:21, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	For making 10,000 edits. (Well, if everything goes to plan, your reply to this'll be it...) Clyde [trout needed] 20:01, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

Very smart, your plan worked perfectly. Thanks for the barnstar! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 20:21, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

Page mover

Hello, Illusion Flame. Your account has been granted the "extendedmover" user right, either following a request for it or demonstrating familiarity with working with article names and moving pages. You are now able to rename pages without leaving behind a redirect, move subpages when moving the parent page(s), and move category pages.

Please take a moment to review Wikipedia:Page mover for more information on this user right, especially the criteria for moving pages without leaving a redirect. Please remember to follow post-move cleanup procedures and make link corrections where necessary, including broken double-redirects when suppressredirect is used. This can be done using Special:WhatLinksHere. It is also very important that no one else be allowed to access your account, so you should consider taking a few moments to secure your password. As with all user rights, be aware that if abused, or used in controversial ways without consensus, your page mover status can be revoked.

Useful links:

• Wikipedia:Requested moves
• Category:Requested moves, for article renaming requests awaiting action.

If you do not want the page mover right anymore, just let me know, and I'll remove it. Thank you, and happy editing! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 22:29, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

ACE2023

Hi Illusion Flame, if you're looking to help out at ACE2023, something that would be beneficial is sorting out Category:Wikipedia Arbitration Committee elections. Its subcategories are kind of a mess right now. It'd be great to make them more uniform and ensure that it's properly diffused. Best, — Frostly (talk) 22:53, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

Hi Frostly! I’ll admit that categories aren’t really my specialty, but I’ve altered the categories of a few pages that should help a little. I’m liking the new user page! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 02:20, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Meme Chuen (14:24, 22 October 2023)

I wanted to edit articles on another language's wiki (Chinese Wiki) but there is no Homepage for me there --Meme Chuen (talk) 14:24, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

You should be able to access the Chinese Wikipedia here. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 14:36, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

Rapids RM closure

I noticed that you recently closed the Rapids RM discussion, but did not note in your closing that there was consensus to move Rapid (disambiguation) to Rapid. Please update your closing to note that consensus so that the disambiguation page can be moved. Thanks. Rreagan007 (talk) 15:20, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

 Doing... - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 16:22, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

This should be  Done. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 16:27, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from MarkusDorazio (05:02, 24 October 2023)

Hi, what should I do if I have conflicting sources, for example I am editing about a new tank model. One source has a detailed description of what the new tank model has, upgraded transmission and so on, but it says something that I know (and is support by articles) to be incorrect regarding its thermal optics. Do I clarify that it is not accurate and cite something different, or do I continue to use the misleading description for consistency's sake? --MarkusDorazio (talk) 05:02, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Greetings @MarkusDorazio!

Sources on Wikipedia often don’t fully agree on things and this is a perfect example. I noticed you said “something that I know”. Just so you are aware, Wikipedia doesn’t use original research and the things in our articles must be support by reliable sources not our editors experiences.

But if it is true that there is a disagreement between the sources, then the consensus is to prefer the most recent one. Or if there is one source that says something, but many other reliable sources say something different, we’d stick with the consensus of the academic community. But it is also important for editors to report all significant viewpoints as fairly as possible.

Thanks, - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 10:32, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Valmelia (23:59, 26 October 2023)

Hello! Thank you for all of the help that you have made to Wikipedia. I was wondering if I should add in different link numbers if the same link is used twice, and if you restart your link numbers per paragraph, per section, or per page. --Valmelia (talk) 23:59, 26 October 2023 (UTC)

(talk page watcher) @Valmelia: I don't think you're adding the citations correctly. Please see Help:Referencing for beginners. We use <ref> tags to format citations here. Rusty4321 ^{talk contribs} 14:52, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

The numbering for citations done the correct way should be automatic. The ref number will be the same if the same link is used twice, and numbering restarts per page. Rusty4321 ^{talk contribs} 14:54, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

Stereotype (Cole Swindell album)

Good day! I think that the RM at Talk:Stereotype (Cole Swindell album) should have been left open until the PROD was adjudicated, and should be reopened now and/or relisted. --Jax 0677 (talk) 11:06, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

 Relisted. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 11:16, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

Just a thought

Special:Diff/1182798593 will result in your signature appearing outside of the message box. If that's what you want, then that's fine, just wanted to let you know why it was there in the first place. Primefac (talk) 13:15, 31 October 2023 (UTC)

Okay. When I sent the NPP message that’s how I did it, but we can do it either way. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 13:17, 31 October 2023 (UTC)

November Articles for creation backlog drive

Hello Illusion Flame:

WikiProject Articles for creation is holding a month long Backlog Drive!
The goal of this drive is to reduce the backlog of unreviewed drafts to less than 2 months outstanding reviews from the current 4+ months. Bonus points will be given for reviewing drafts that have been waiting more than 30 days. The drive is running from 1 November 2023 through 30 November 2023.

You may find Category:AfC pending submissions by age or other categories and sorting helpful.

Barnstars will be given out as awards at the end of the drive.

There is a backlog of over 900 pages, so start reviewing drafts. We're looking forward to your help! MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 13:24, 31 October 2023 (UTC)

Editor of the Week

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		Your ongoing efforts to improve the encyclopedia have not gone unnoticed: You have been selected as Editor of the Week in recognition of your great contributions! (courtesy of the Wikipedia Editor Retention Project)

User:Prodraxis submitted the following nomination for Editor of the Week:

I would like to nominate Illusion Flame to be Editor of the Week for his tireless work in the back end of Wikipedia. He is a prolific NPP coordinator and a VRT Agent, and is also seen closing Requested Move discussions and responding to edit filter false positives. He is a hard worker that takes time to train students at the CVUA. He has always been polite and civil towards other editors, and his maintenance work has always been top-notch. This nomination was seconded by User:Novem Linguae

You can copy the following text to your user page to display a user box proclaiming your selection as Editor of the Week:

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Illusion Flame

Editor of the Week for the week beginning October 22, 2023

A prolific NPP coordinator and a VRT Agent. Can be seen closing Requested Move discussions and responding to edit filter false positives. Works to train student editors at the CVUA. Always polite and civil towards all other editors and his maintenance work is top-notch.

Recognized for

his tireless work in the back end of Wikipedia

Submit a nomination

Thanks again for your efforts! ―Buster7 ☎ 23:29, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

Thank you so much @Buster7, @Prodraxis, and @Novem Linguae for this amazing honor! I am very grateful for being chosen! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 23:38, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

You're welcome, Illusion Flame, You very much deserved it for your tireless contributions. I also noticed you reached 10k edits as well too. Congrats for that :) #prodraxis ^connect 03:30, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

Boo!

Happy Halloween!

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Thanks for all of your contributions to improve Wikipedia, and have a happy and enjoyable Halloween!
    – Professor Penguino (talk) 21:48, 31 October 2023 (UTC)

Send Halloween cheer by adding {{subst:Happy Halloween}} to user talk pages with a friendly message.

Hi Illusion! I know you don’t like templates, but I couldn’t resist giving you this one. I appreciate the work you’ve done on the encyclopedia. Have a good one! Cheers.

Professor Penguino (talk) 21:48, 31 October 2023 (UTC)

Hi Professor! That message applies to user warning templates. I happily welcome your happy Halloween. Thank you, and a happy spooky day to you too! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 21:58, 31 October 2023 (UTC)

Oh, ok. Good to know! Still wanted to give you a personalized message in any case. :) Professor Penguino (talk) 01:28, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

Thank you! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 01:30, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

October 2023 NPP backlog drive – Points award

		Special Edition New Page Patroller's Barnstar
		This award is given to Illusion Flame for collecting more than 200 points during the October 2023 NPP backlog drive. Thank you so much for taking part and contributing to the drive! Hey man im josh (talk) 01:45, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

barnstar

I did not receive the barnstar for participating in NPP October driveRatnahastin (talk)

I apologize! Your barnstar has been awarded. Thank you for your efforts in the drive! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 10:09, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – November 2023

News and updates for administrators from the past month (October 2023).

Administrator changes

0xDeadbeef

Tamzin

Dennis Brown

Interface administrator changes

Pppery

• Ragesoss
• TheresNoTime

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

• The WMF is working on making it possible for administrators to edit MediaWiki configuration directly. This is similar to previous work on Special:EditGrowthConfig. A technical RfC is running until November 08, where you can provide feedback.
• There is a proposed plan for re-enabling the Graph Extension. Feedback on this proposal is requested.

Arbitration

• Eligible editors are invited to self-nominate themselves from 12 November 2023 until 21 November 2023 to stand in the 2023 Arbitration Committee elections.
• Xaosflux, RoySmith and Cyberpower678 have been appointed to the Electoral Commission for the 2023 Arbitration Committee Elections. BusterD is the reserve commissioner.
• Following a motion, the contentious topic designation of Prem Rawat has been struck. Actions previously taken using this contentious topic designation are still in force.
• Following several motions, multiple topic areas are no longer designated as a contentious topic. These contentious topic designations were from the Editor conduct in e-cigs articles, Liancourt Rocks, Longevity, Medicine, September 11 conspiracy theories, and Shakespeare authorship question cases.
• Following a motion, remedies 3.1 (All related articles under 1RR whenever the dispute over naming is concerned), 6 (Stalemate resolution) and 30 (Administrative supervision) of the Macedonia 2 case have been rescinded.
• Following a motion, remedy 6 (One-revert rule) of the The Troubles case has been amended.
• An arbitration case named Industrial agriculture has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case close 8 November.

Miscellaneous

• The Articles for Creation backlog drive is happening in November 2023, with 700+ drafts pending reviews for in the last 4 months or so. In addition to the AfC participants, all administrators and New Page Patrollers can conduct reviews using the helper script, Yet Another AFC Helper Script, which can be enabled in the Gadgets settings. Sign up here to participate!

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:23, 7 November 2023 (UTC)

Final Exam???

Hi Illusion Flame it has been a while. When can I do the final exam for my CVUA. It might take a bit of time but I will find time. Shadow345110 (talk)08:39, 13 November 2023 (UTC)

Hello @Shadow345110! Please just let me know when you are free and I will send you the exam. Thanks! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 10:54, 13 November 2023 (UTC)

Just to clarify there is no time limit on the test right? Shadow345110 (talk) 16:35, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) I dont think so •Cyberwolf•talk? 16:39, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

Thanks. Shadow345110 (talk) 17:00, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

Yep. @Cyberwolf is correct, there is no time limit. Do you want to begin? - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 17:06, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

Not yet Ill let you know sorry. Shadow345110 (talk) 17:17, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

No problem. When you have a half hour of free time to take it, let me know. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 17:35, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

Hi please can you give it to me at 4:20 PM today. Thank you. Shadow345110 (talk) 08:34, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

It doesn’t appear you have email enabled so I cannot send it to you. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 12:28, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

Sorry I don't have an email address I did not know you need one and I can't make one. Shadow345110 (talk) 17:01, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

Okay. I’ll have to modify the final exam slightly to not require emails. But I also need to verify that it is you, not someone else, filling out the form. I’ll get back to you! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 18:13, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

ok thank you Shadow345110 (talk) 08:36, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

Advice to receive EFH

Hello, since I saw your nomination to receive the edit filter helper right at the edit filter noticeboard (in which I've supported), I was wondering: are there any specific criteria and/or levels of trust I should have so that I can receive the right when I start my first self-nomination (or when somebody else nominates me)? I believe that EFH would allow me to help out with private filter false positives and to suggest fixes when possible.

Thank you for helping out at reducing the backlog of false positives in WP:EFFPR, much appreciated. 64andtim (talk to me) 03:52, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

Hello @64andtim! A big thing I’d tell you is that tenure is important. When I first ran a few months ago (with only ~2 months of tenure), it didn’t go well. But I waited, built up experience responding to reports consistently and correctly over many months, and found a nominator to guide me through the process. I’d encourage you to do the same. (-the first failed request of course) - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 11:10, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

So how do I tell a nominator to nominate me for the right when the time comes, and what do I tell them? — 64andtim (chat • see here) 04:33, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

Send your potential nominator an email with something like:

Hello (insert username here), My username is 64andtim and I am very active with edit filters. I frequently respond to reports and comment on discussions on the EFN. (Insert why you need the right here) I was wondering if you would be willing to nominate me for edit filter helper. Thanks! -64andtim

They will likely respond with:

Thanks for approaching me. I will look into it and get back to you in a few days

Then you patiently wait and see how they respond. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 12:40, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from BFDITwo (11:58, 14 November 2023)

If you make a mistake accidentally do you get punished --BFDITwo (talk) 11:58, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

By “punished”, I assume you mean blocks and bans. In most cases, no. Blocks are not punishments per NOTPUNISH. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 13:53, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

CVUA Training

Hello! I am interested in taking the Counter-Vandalism Unit course, because I love Wikipedia and have been reading it and learning so much almost as long as it’s been around. I would very much like to protect our beautiful encyclopedia from vandalism and I see you have one student slot open, and I would like to join the CVU!

Thanks, Shadestar474 ^(talk) 19:55, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

Excellent! Give me a few hours to get your training setup and I’ll leave a message here when it’s all ready. Thanks! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 20:03, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

@Shadestar474  Done, User:Illusion Flame/CVUA/Shadestar474 - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 20:28, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	Thank you for your tireless contributions in wikipedia, especially for the New page patrol. Your efforts are immensely valued. Thilsebatti (talk) 08:54, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

Thank you so much! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 11:20, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Special Barnstar
	For being such a good mentor in the CVUA! II would’ve used the Random Acts of Kindness barnstar, but I don’t think it counts as random if I’m your student. Thank you very much for all you do! Shadestar474 (talk) 08:24, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

Thank you! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 11:30, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

EFH granted

I have closed your request at EFN as successful. Feel free to ask if you have any questions, and let me know if you'd like the right removed at any point in the future. — Ingenuity (talk • contribs) 00:26, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

Much appreciated @Ingenuity. Thanks for all you do! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 00:39, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

Congratulations!!! — Red-tailed hawk _(nest) 02:59, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

Thank you very much for the outstanding nomination. I have much more to learn now! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 03:02, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

Dear Illusion flame, I wish you all the best that you successfully become an EFH ; You were worthy of this permission, you have achieved a lot in your time working on the English Wikipedia; :) ~~ αvírαm|(tαlk) 04:38, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

Thank you. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 11:09, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

Good luck IF, I hope you do well responding to private filter false positives; one day, I might be trustworthy to earn EFH. — 64andtim (chat • see here) 23:30, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

I don’t know what an EFH is, but everyone else is excited about it, so good job, Illusion Flame!

Best regards, Shadestar474 ^(talk) 19:27, 19 November 2023 (UTC)

@Shadestar474, EFH is edit filter helper. :)

A bit late, but congratulations on becoming an edit filter helper! Tails Wx 23:02, 19 November 2023 (UTC)

I have a concern and a question

Hello, @Illusion Flame.

I was wondering how often people vandalize Wikipedia with horrific images, and how often RC patrollers see these images, because I do not want to be psychologically scarred for life. How often does this happen?

Sincerely, Shadestar474 ^(talk) 06:09, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

Hi @Shadestar474! In all my days of vandalism patrolling, I have never come across a “horrific image”. So you should be fine, but I’d guide you to our policy on censorship. Just so you know, Wikipedia is not censored. - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 11:08, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) — I've come across this sort of image vandalism before. Generally images will be put on the Mediawiki:Bad image list if used repeatedly for vandalism, but unfortunately it is just sometimes part of the job. I am fine with this, but if you think these images would scar you for life then perhaps you should reconsider anti-vandalism, as nobody wants you to be harmed here. I will say that image vandalism is infrequent enough that you forget about it quickly enough (most vandalism will be angry sports fans on children, not people genuinely trying to cause psychological harm!). All the best, Schminnte ^{[talk to me]} 12:22, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

Very true. +1 - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 12:27, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

Ok, thank you. I appreciate the answers, @Illusion Flame and @Schminnte! Shadestar474 ^(talk) 17:43, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from HollywoodCMT (21:31, 20 November 2023)

I just enjoy the context and don't plan on editing. Is the sole purpose to edit the pages to a baseline of factual information? Where do I even start here? Thanks in advance --HollywoodCMT (talk) 21:31, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

Greetings @HollywoodCMT and welcome to Wikipedia! Wikipedias purpose can be summarized by our some of our pillars, which I will explain:

1. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia

   We aren’t a dictionary, a newspaper, or a way for people to advertise. Wikipedia is an online version of an encyclopedia

2. Wikipedia is written from a neutral point of view

   All articles must strive for their contents to be verifiable and to cite reliable, secondary sources. This means that we want our articles to be as accurate as possible, while not being biased.

3. Wikipedia is free content that anyone can use, edit, and distribute

   You can edit Wikipedia: for free. You can read Wikipedia:For free.

This is our goal, to provide an accurate and unbiased online encyclopedia that anyone can edit or read for free!

I’d encourage you to edit as well! There are many areas where Wikipedia could use your help. This page explains some of them. Don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any further questions! Once again, thanks, and happy editing! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 21:56, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

Last time I ever use passkeys for 2FA

Hello Mr Flame... Turns out it's not a good idea to use passkeys for 2FA because I managed to get into a state where I can login with the password but when I attempt to authenticate with my iCloud passkey which I have, it timesout before it finished authenticating. Now my bets are VRT or getting Opera when I get home so I can scan a QR code to authenticate which would work better :) - Last time I use passkeys. I can't use a physical one because I don't have one and I would lose it. Tempting to add one though just to use as a backup. I'll let you know when I finally get it working (hopefully) or I'll have to usurp my old account and move to a new account :( Zippybonzo (alt)| talk to me | he/she/they 08:13, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

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Greetings @Lylylyl and welcome to Wikipedia! I see that you want to create a page. This is excellent, thank you! For right now, I’d like to direct your attention to the article creation portal. It will walk you through all the steps of creating your page. First, it will start as a draft where you will develop the content. Then you can submit it for approval and an experienced editor will either approve it, or give you feedback on how to improve. Wikipedia also has some policies in place to make sure our articles are accurate and helpful to readers. One of them is the neutrality policy which basically means that the page should explain all points of view and shouldn’t be biased towards one side. Wikipedia pages also cannot be used to promote a company, or to try to influence readers to purchase something from them. Last, but certainly not least, all Wikipedia articles must have a notable subject. Notability can be shown when people write about the subject online or written down. Wikipedia also prefers sources that are not written by the subject itself and that are reliable. I know these policies can be confusing, so don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! - 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 14:05, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

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