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Question from Python Drink (22:47, 30 August 2022)

Hi. This one's a lil personal and you don't have to answer. But...

@Python Drink thanks for the question. I initially joined Wikipedia because I wanted to write about topics I was interested in, such as London related articles (which I am still doing for the most part today). And yes, I do sometimes get frustrated and consider leaving. Whenever this happens, I always just take a break from Wikipedia and come back in a few days. This is all just a hobby anyway, you shouldn't take it too seriously :) – Berrely • TC 08:40, 31 August 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 31 August 2022

Administrators' newsletter – September 2022

News and updates for administrators from the past month (August 2022).

Guideline and policy news

  • A discussion is open to define a process by which Vector 2022 can be made the default for all users.
  • An RfC is open to gain consensus on whether Fox News is reliable for science and politics.

Technical news

Arbitration

  • An arbitration case regarding Conduct in deletion-related editing has been closed. The Arbitration Committee passed a remedy as part of the final decision to create a request for comment (RfC) on how to handle mass nominations at Articles for Deletion (AfD).
  • The arbitration case request Jonathunder has been automatically closed after a 6 month suspension of the case.

Miscellaneous

  • The new pages patrol (NPP) team has prepared an appeal to the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) for assistance with addressing Page Curation bugs and requested features. You are encouraged to read the open letter before it is sent, and if you support it, consider signing it. It is not a discussion, just a signature will suffice.
  • Voting for candidates for the Wikimedia Board of Trustees is open until 6 September.

Pending changes?

Good evening, man.

I got a question. How can edits made to an article be pending? Under what conditions does this happen? And how do I identify a pending edit?

Asking because I've seen user bear this right called "Pending Changes Reviewers". Python Drink (talk) 18:28, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

Hi @Python Drink, pending changes protection is a special (and slightly controversial) class that requires all edits by new or unregistered users are reviewed by pending changes reviewers, such as the one you saw (I am also one). You shouldn't be affected by this as you're extended confirmed, though this level of protection is rarely used and semi-protection is generally preferred.
Currently pending edits can be seen at Special:PendingChanges and they'll have text saying [pending review] next to the diffs.
You can request PCR if needed at WP:PERM/PCR. Hope this helps :) – Berrely • TC 19:07, 1 September 2022 (UTC)
Thanks, @Berrely:. I'll check out WP: PENDINGCHANGES. Would I be correct if I say that users who made edits that are pending are given the impression that their edits are already visble to everyone? Python Drink (talk) 19:19, 1 September 2022 (UTC)
@Python Drink before submitting on an article with PC protection, you are given this notice:

Note: Edits to this page from new or unregistered users are subject to review prior to publication (help). (show details)

Though there definetely have been cases where people have missed this and been confused when their changes fail to display. – Berrely • TC 19:25, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

Question from CCGwikieditor (11:28, 6 September 2022)

Hi, I'm looking to add an infobox to the draft page I've made: Chichester College Group.

This is so I can include the Chichester College Group logo, map, co-ordinates and other related information.

What's the best way to do this please? --CCGwikieditor (talk) 11:28, 6 September 2022 (UTC)

Question from Mky185 (06:03, 10 September 2022)

Good evening. I'm mohamed form Egypt. for many years i have interested with themes which related to politics, economics and especially In Egyptian affairs. I would like to edit some quotations articles about 2013 coup according to credible international organizations . I will be thankful to learn how i could add my contributions --Mky185 (talk) 06:03, 10 September 2022 (UTC)

Hello @Mky185, have you tried pressing the "edit" button and making your changes? Remember you must cite reliable sources in your changes. – Berrely • TC 15:57, 10 September 2022 (UTC)

Proofread

Hi, I hope you are doing well.

The issue Wikipedia:TheWikiWizard/Drafts/September_2022 is ready to proofread.


Thank you, and all the best,


つがる Talk to つがる:) 🍁 03:15, 11 September 2022 (UTC)

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Question from Hwfiv (09:12, 4 September 2022)

Hello, I'm a screenwriter who writes historical dramas. My intensive research into my subjects has made me aware of some errors on various Wikipedia pages that I wanted to fix. Also, I am the namesake and ancestor of some historically signficant business leaders in US history and their Wikipedia pages are sadly lacking. I wanted to update them. --Hwfiv (talk) 09:13, 4 September 2022 (UTC)

@Hwfiv: cool, go ahead and edit them. Do it! Python Drink (talk) 22:52, 16 September 2022 (UTC)

Title formatting

You know those article titles (e.g. movie titles) that are italicized? How do you do that? -- Python Drink (talk) 22:54, 16 September 2022 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) I personally use {{Italic title}} for my drafts, @Python Drink Sennecaster (Chat) 03:23, 17 September 2022 (UTC)
Thanks @Sennecaster:. I'm a talk page stalker as well except I only read rather than respond haha. -- Python Drink (talk) 17:18, 17 September 2022 (UTC)

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Growth team newsletter #22

17:18, 21 September 2022 (UTC)

How to start an AfD?

Please, how do I nominate an article for deletion? — Python Drink (talk) 19:38, 27 September 2022 (UTC)

@Berrely: and please, is there a way to jump to a specific revision of a page at certain date rather than digging through page history? I'm trying to access February 7, 2020 revisions of Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)#Are_policies_being_used_to_the_detriment_of_Wikipedia?. I found the link at User talk:Jesswade88#Wikipedia's hierarchy (if that helps) — Python Drink (talk) 17:22, 28 September 2022 (UTC)
Hi @Python Drink, the guidelines and information on nominating an article for deletion is available at Wikipedia:Deletion process, in most cases you will need to go through AfD. As for your latter query, have you tried using the "browse history interactively" drop down on diffs? It should help with getting to a specific date. – Berrely • TC 19:24, 28 September 2022 (UTC)