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Administrators' newsletter - February 2017

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (January 2017). This first issue is being sent out to all administrators, if you wish to keep receiving it please subscribe. Your feedback is welcomed.

Administrator changes

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BriangottsJeremyABU Rob13

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

  • When performing some administrative actions the reason field briefly gave suggestions as text was typed. This change has since been reverted so that issues with the implementation can be addressed. (T34950)
  • Following the latest RfC concluding that Pending Changes 2 should not be used on the English Wikipedia, an RfC closed with consensus to remove the options for using it from the page protection interface, a change which has now been made. (T156448)
  • The Foundation has announced a new community health initiative to combat harassment. This should bring numerous improvements to tools for admins and CheckUsers in 2017.

Arbitration

Obituaries

  • JohnCD (John Cameron Deas) passed away on 30 December 2016. John began editing Wikipedia seriously during 2007 and became an administrator in November 2009.

13:37, 1 February 2017 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – March 2017

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (February 2017).

Administrator changes

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Guideline and policy news

Technical news

  • A recent query shows that only 16% of administrators on the English Wikipedia have enabled two-factor authentication. If you haven't already enabled it please consider doing so.
  • Cookie blocks should be deployed to the English Wikipedia soon. This will extend the current autoblock system by setting a cookie for each block, which will then autoblock the user after they switch accounts under a new IP.
  • A bot will now automatically place a protection template on protected pages when admins forget to do so.

Administrators' newsletter – April 2017

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (March 2017).

Administrator changes

added TheDJ
removed XnualaCJOldelpasoBerean HunterJimbo WalesAndrew cKaranacsModemacScott

Guideline and policy news

  • Following a discussion on the backlog of unpatrolled files, consensus was found to create a new user right for autopatrolling file uploads. Implementation progress can be tracked on Phabricator.
  • The BLPPROD grandfather clause, which stated that unreferenced biographies of living persons were only eligible for proposed deletion if they were created after March 18, 2010, has been removed following an RfC.
  • An RfC has closed with consensus to allow proposed deletion of files. The implementation process is ongoing.
  • After an unsuccessful proposal to automatically grant IP block exemption, consensus was found to relax the criteria for granting the user right from needing it to wanting it.

Technical news

  • After a recent RfC, moved pages will soon be featured in a queue similar to Special:NewPagesFeed and require patrolling. Moves by administrators, page movers, and autopatrolled editors will be automatically marked as patrolled.
  • Cookie blocks have been deployed. This extends the current autoblock system by setting a cookie for each block, which will then autoblock the user if they switch accounts, even under a new IP.

Administrators' newsletter – May 2017

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (April 2017).

Administrator changes

added KaranacsBerean HunterGoldenRingDlohcierekim
removed GdrTyreniusJYolkowskiLonghairMaster Thief GarrettAaron BrennemanLaser brainJzGDragons flight

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Technical news

Miscellaneous

  • Following an RfC, the editing restrictions page is now split into a list of active restrictions and an archive of those that are old or on inactive accounts. Make sure to check both pages if searching for a restriction.

Administrators' newsletter – June 2017

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (May 2017).

Administrator changes

added Doug BellDennis BrownClpo13ONUnicorn
removed ThaddeusBYandmanBjarki SOldakQuillShyamJondelWorm That Turned

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Technical news

Miscellaneous


Look familiar?

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Remember User:ThunderFan109? The guy that wanted to get Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to GA but refused to do the work himself? Does this look familiar? Lizard (talk) 20:19, 16 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Difference is the article edits though @Lizard the Wizard:. I edit Steelers and UCLA stuff. Reason I'm working on Datone Jones because he's from UCLA. I don't edit Packers articles unless it's a player Ted took from UCLA. I am by mean no sock. I will work hard by myself on that article. --UCLAgirl623 (Whats up!) 20:34, 16 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Haha yeah I noticed the message on the NFL page. Seems somewhat familiar...
UCLAgirl623, I like to assume good faith, but I have to tell you that people who are not already familiar with Wikipedia don't make their first real edit to a talk page adding a perfectly correct template tagging the article for a WikiProject as you did. Most new users don't understand what tags, WikiProjects, etc are for a least a few weeks. I think it is great that you want to help out and edit articles, but if you have edited before on Wikipedia under a different account, you must notify Wikipedia. If you are evading a ban or block, your account will be blocked pretty quickly.
Lizard, I definitely agree that either way it looks very suspicious. I'm not in a position to be of much help, just so you know. I will reply and assist where possible. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 20:56, 16 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I am not a sock. Stop this nonsense. --UCLAgirl623 (Whats up!) 21:02, 16 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Either way UCLAgirl623, I recommend you take down your personal home address. Definitely not something you want to share to the public. Just a recommendation. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 21:39, 16 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Also, UCLAgirl623, as I mentioned on your talk page, telling other editors to "stfu" in edit summaries is unacceptable. Please maintain civility at all times. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 21:44, 16 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Gonzo fan2007: I'm sorry. I will watch my language. Anyways, I did a peer review of the former Bruin I am aiming on getting to GA status. Feel free to look at it and tell me thoughts on it. Thanks! --UCLAgirl623 (Whats up!) 00:16, 17 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@UCLAgirl623: Nice to see you again, although I wish it were under better circumstances. I just wanted to let you know, that I echo not having your address up there, you can actually have it removed from the history as well, by requesting oversight over here. Anywho, best of luck! Drewmutt (^ᴥ^) talk 00:27, 17 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Aww thank you so much @Drewmutt:. I love you. --UCLAgirl623 (Whats up!) 00:35, 17 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Lizard the Wizard: @Gonzo fan2007: Just a heads up, I ran her by CU and was a confirmed sock, now globally blocked. Good eye! Drewmutt (^ᴥ^) talk 03:29, 20 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks Drewmutt! Figured as much, they didn't do a great job hiding it! « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 16:23, 20 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]
All the signs were there. I believe they've been a thorn in our side for a while now. Will never understand why they do it, or how they think they won't get caught. Especially when they repeat all the same habits. Lizard (talk) 16:37, 22 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – July 2017

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (June 2017).

Administrator changes

added Happyme22Dragons flight
removed Zad68

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

Miscellaneous

  • A newly revamped database report can help identify users who may be eligible to be autopatrolled.
  • A potentially compromised account from 2001–2002 attempted to request resysop. Please practice appropriate account security by using a unique password for Wikipedia, and consider enabling two-factor authentication. Currently around 17% of admins have enabled 2FA, up from 16% in February 2017.
  • Did you know: On 29 June 2017, there were 1,261 administrators on the English Wikipedia – the exact number of administrators as there were ten years ago on 29 June 2007. Since that time, the English Wikipedia has grown from 1.85 million articles to over 5.43 million.

WikiProject Packers

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Hey, I saw that you are listed as an active member of the Packers Wikiproject. I am interested in trying to push the Green Bay Packers main article to good article status. If you are interested, I would appreciate any help or advice that you are willing to give. I am sending this to all active members, so please reply to this proposal at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Green Bay Packers. Thanks! And go pack go ‡ Єl Cid, Єl Caɱ̩peador ᐐT₳LKᐬ 16:29, 26 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – August 2017

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (July 2017).

Administrator changes

added AnarchyteGeneralizationsAreBadCullen328 (first RfA to reach WP:300)
removed CpromptRockpocketRambo's RevengeAnimumTexasAndroidChuck SMITHMikeLynchCrazytalesAd Orientem

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Administrators' newsletter – September 2017

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (August 2017).

Administrator changes

added NakonScott
removed SverdrupThespianElockidJames086FfirehorseCelestianpowerBoing! said Zebedee

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

  • You will now get a notification when someone tries to log in to your account and fails. If they try from a device that has logged into your account before, you will be notified after five failed attempts. You can also set in your preferences to get an email when someone logs in to your account from a new device or IP address, which may be encouraged for admins and accounts with sensitive permissions.
  • Syntax highlighting is now available as a beta feature (more info). This may assist administrators and template editors when dealing with intricate syntax of high-risk templates and system messages.
  • In your notification preferences, you can now block specific users from pinging you. This functionality will soon be available for Special:EmailUser as well.

Arbitration

  • Applications for CheckUser and Oversight are being accepted by the Arbitration Committee until September 12. Community discussion of the candidates will begin on September 18.

Invitation to Admin confidence survey

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Hello,

Beginning in September 2017, the Wikimedia Foundation Anti-harassment tool team will be conducting a survey to gauge how well tools, training, and information exists to assist English Wikipedia administrators in recognizing and mitigating things like sockpuppetry, vandalism, and harassment.

The survey should only take 5 minutes, and your individual response will not be made public. This survey will be integral for our team to determine how to better support administrators.

To take the survey sign up here and we will send you a link to the form.

We really appreciate your input!

Please let us know if you wish to opt-out of all massmessage mailings from the Anti-harassment tools team.

For the Anti-harassment tools team, SPoore (WMF), Community Advocate, Community health initiative (talk) 19:52, 13 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – October 2017

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (September 2017).

Administrator changes

added Boing! said ZebedeeAnsh666Ad Orientem
removed TonywaltonAmiDanielSilenceBanyanTreeMagioladitisVanamonde93Mr.Z-manJdavidbJakecRam-ManYelyosKurt Shaped Box

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

Arbitration

  • Community consultation on the 2017 candidates for CheckUser and Oversight has concluded. The Arbitration Committee will appoint successful candidates by October 11.
  • A request for comment is open regarding the structure, rules, and procedures of the December 2017 Arbitration Committee election, and how to resolve any issues not covered by existing rules.

Administrators' newsletter – November 2017

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (October 2017).

Administrator changes

added LonghairMegalibrarygirlTonyBallioniVanamonde93
removed Allen3Eluchil404Arthur RubinBencherlite

Technical news

Arbitration

Obituaries

  • The Wikipedia community has recently learned that Allen3 (William Allen Peckham) passed away on December 30, 2016, the same day as JohnCD. Allen began editing in 2005 and became an administrator that same year.

Your signature

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Please be aware that your signature uses deprecated <font> tags, which are causing Obsolete HTML tags lint errors.

You are encouraged to change

<span style="white-space:nowrap"><font face="Harlow Solid Italic">[[User:Gonzo_fan2007|<font size="2px" color="teal"> « Gonzo fan2007</font>]] ''[[User talk:Gonzo_fan2007#top|<font color="#191970">(talk)</font>]] @ </font></span>: « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @

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<span style="white-space:nowrap; font-family: Harlow Solid Italic;">[[User:Gonzo_fan2007|<span style="font-size: small; color: teal;"> « Gonzo fan2007</span>]] ''[[User talk:Gonzo_fan2007#top|<span style="color: #191970;">(talk)</span>]] @ </span>: « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @

Respectfully, Anomalocaris (talk) 21:25, 30 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Changed, thanks! « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 18:32, 4 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! —Anomalocaris (talk) 08:44, 7 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – December 2017

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (November 2017).

Administrator changes

added Joe Roe
readded JzG
removed EricorbitPercevalThinggTristanbVioletriga

Guideline and policy news

  • Following a request for comment, a new section has been added to the username policy which disallows usernames containing emoji, emoticons or otherwise "decorative" usernames, and usernames that use any non-language symbols. Administrators should discuss issues related to these types of usernames before blocking.

Technical news

Arbitration

Miscellaneous

  • Over the last few months, several users have reported backlogs that require administrator attention at WP:ANI, with the most common backlogs showing up on WP:SPI, WP:AIV and WP:RFPP. It is requested that all administrators take some time during this month to help clear backlogs wherever possible. It should be noted that AIV reports are not always valid; however, they still need to be cleared, which may include needing to remind users on what qualifies as vandalism.
  • The Wikimedia Foundation Community health initiative is conducting a survey for English Wikipedia contributors on their experience and satisfaction level with Administrator’s Noticeboard/Incidents. This survey will be integral to gathering information about how this noticeboard works (i.e. which problems it deals with well and which problems it struggles with). If you would like to take this survey, please sign up on this page, and a link for the survey will be emailed to you via Special:EmailUser.

ArbCom 2017 election voter message

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Hello, Gonzo fan2007. Voting in the 2017 Arbitration Committee elections is now open until 23.59 on Sunday, 10 December. All users who registered an account before Saturday, 28 October 2017, made at least 150 mainspace edits before Wednesday, 1 November 2017 and are not currently blocked are eligible to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.

The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2017 election, please review the candidates and submit your choices on the voting page. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:42, 3 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]