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Commission Directive 91/71/EEC

A brilliant read, very entertaining! Is there a million kb list of all the redlinked directives yet? I hate to ask... Gareth E. Kegg (talk) 12:35, 30 August 2016 (UTC)

@Gareth E. Kegg: There is a list of EU directives on Wikipedia, but thankfully it is incomplete as I imagine that no-one has the patience or interest to list every single diktat that the EU issue on every minor detail. The C of E God Save the Queen! (talk) 12:21, 1 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Millwall F.C. in European football

On 31 August 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Millwall F.C. in European football, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Millwall's only campaign in European football was marred by hooliganism? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Millwall F.C. in European football. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Millwall F.C. in European football), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Flag of Hong Kong (1959–1997)

The article Flag of Hong Kong (1959–1997) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Flag of Hong Kong (1959–1997) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Emir of Wikipedia -- Emir of Wikipedia (talk) 11:41, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

DYK nomination of State aid

Hello! Your submission of State aid at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! --DYKReviewBot (report bugs) 19:24, 2 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club

On 6 September 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that suffragettes may have burned down Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club's pavilion (current pavilion pictured) because of a reported comment by a Kent official implying that women were admitted strictly to "make the teas"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 6 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for K2 (tax scheme)

On 6 September 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article K2 (tax scheme), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the K2 tax scheme was called "morally wrong" by British Prime Minister David Cameron? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/K2 (tax scheme). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, K2 (tax scheme)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 6 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Zimbabwe national football team

Hello! Your submission of Zimbabwe national football team at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! --DYKReviewBot (report bugs) 15:50, 6 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – An 80th Birthday Portrait

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 7 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for MainView

On 8 September 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article MainView, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Star Trek's Commander Riker used MainView to advertise its use for other enterprises? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/MainView. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, MainView), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 8 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Rangers F.C. signing policy

On 10 September 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rangers F.C. signing policy, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Rangers F.C. did not knowingly sign any Catholic players between the 1920s and 1980s? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rangers F.C. signing policy), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 10 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Commission Directive 91/71/EEC

On 14 September 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Commission Directive 91/71/EEC, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that contrary to popular belief, the EU did not attempt to ban prawn cocktail crisps? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Commission Directive 91/71/EEC. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Commission Directive 91/71/EEC), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 14 September 2016 (UTC)

Discussion at Template:Did you know nominations/Oxford Blue (cheese)

You are invited to join the discussion at Template:Did you know nominations/Oxford Blue (cheese). North America1000 07:42, 16 September 2016 (UTC)

Reviewing my DYK noms (Coin945)

Hi The C of E! I'm just about to reassess your Template:Did you know nominations/State aid nomination after the comments from Gatoclass. In the meantime, please can you review my two nominations Template:Did you know nominations/Pyst and Template:Did you know nominations/Disney's Animated Storybook? I want to get those approved. :D--Coin945 (talk) 03:42, 19 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Zimbabwe national football team

On 20 September 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zimbabwe national football team, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Bruce Grobbelaar could not play for the Zimbabwe national football team for a decade, partly because he had a British passport? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zimbabwe national football team. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Zimbabwe national football team), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:42, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Swords in courts-martial

On 20 September 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Swords in courts-martial, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British armed forces officers would place their swords on the table at court-martial as a symbol of putting their rank and reputation on hold? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Swords in courts-martial. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Swords in courts-martial), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:42, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK nomination of St Silin's Church

Hello! Your submission of St Silin's Church at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Jo-Jo Eumerus (talk, contributions) 16:38, 22 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Church of England border polls 1915–1916

On 24 September 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Church of England border polls 1915–1916, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Church of England granted women the right to vote in the Church of England border polls 1915–1916 before they were allowed to vote in parliamentary elections? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Church of England border polls 1915–1916. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Church of England border polls 1915–1916), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 24 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Coat of arms of South Africa (1910–2000)

On 29 September 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coat of arms of South Africa (1910–2000), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the South African passport retained the former coat of arms of South Africa (pictured) for seven years after its official replacement? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coat of arms of South Africa (1910–2000). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Coat of arms of South Africa (1910–2000)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 29 September 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Carpet court

On 3 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Carpet court, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that to reduce injuries, professional tennis tournaments are no longer played on carpet courts? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Carpet court. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Carpet court), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 03:31, 3 October 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Handel's Naturalisation Act 1727

On 6 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Handel's Naturalisation Act 1727, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the naturalisation of Handel (pictured) as a British citizen came via an Act of Parliament which required him to enter into communion with the Church of England? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Handel's Naturalisation Act 1727. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Handel's Naturalisation Act 1727), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 6 October 2016 (UTC)

DYK for South Africa Red Ensign

On 8 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article South Africa Red Ensign, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the South Africa Red Ensign (pictured) was raised over Windhoek following the British conquest of German South West Africa in 1915? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/South Africa Red Ensign. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, South Africa Red Ensign), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 8 October 2016 (UTC)

DYK for China–Hong Kong football rivalry

On 9 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article China–Hong Kong football rivalry, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1985, China–Hong Kong football rivalry resulted in China's first recorded case of football hooliganism? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/China–Hong Kong football rivalry. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, China–Hong Kong football rivalry), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 9 October 2016 (UTC)

Hey, like the British Challenge/contests, if you ever do an entry on Africa or Asia add them to the Wikipedia:WikiProject Asia/The 10,000 Challenge and Wikipedia:WikiProject Africa/The 10,000 Challenge if you can! Great work!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:20, 9 October 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Jersey Red Ensign

On 10 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jersey Red Ensign, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the States of Jersey were obliged to ask permission from Queen Elizabeth II in order to adopt the Jersey Red Ensign, because it contained the Jersey Arms with Plantagenet crown? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jersey Red Ensign. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Jersey Red Ensign), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 10 October 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Flag of Guernsey

On 14 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Flag of Guernsey, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Flag of Guernsey (pictured) is based on a banner used by Duke William the Bastard of Normandy during the Battle of Hastings? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Flag of Guernsey. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Flag of Guernsey), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Athletic Bilbao signing policy

On 14 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Athletic Bilbao signing policy, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that since 1912, Spanish association football club Athletic Bilbao only fields players with ancestry from the Basque Country? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Athletic Bilbao signing policy. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Athletic Bilbao signing policy), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Ishe Komborera Africa

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Ishe Komborera Africa you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 19:20, 17 October 2016 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Ishe Komborera Africa

The article Ishe Komborera Africa you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Ishe Komborera Africa for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 21:20, 17 October 2016 (UTC)

Congrats! Remember to put up the articles at bottom of Wikipedia:WikiProject Africa/The Africa Destubathon too!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:16, 18 October 2016 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Ishe Komborera Africa

The article Ishe Komborera Africa you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Ishe Komborera Africa for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 11:21, 18 October 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Flag of Taunton, Massachusetts

On 21 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Flag of Taunton, Massachusetts, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Taunton Flag (pictured) was one of the first flags used in British North America prior to the American Revolution to express dissent against the British authorities? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Flag of Taunton, Massachusetts. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Flag of Taunton, Massachusetts), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk)) 00:01, 21 October 2016 (UTC)

DYK for St Silin's Church

On 24 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article St Silin's Church, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the parish of St Silin's contains a part of England under the jurisdiction of the Church in Wales? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/St Silin's Church. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, St Silin's Church), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:37, 24 October 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Ex Unitate Vires

On 27 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ex Unitate Vires, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that while visiting segregated South Africa in 1947, George VI noticed the national motto Ex Unitate Vires on a tablecloth and said, "Not much bloody Unitate about this place!"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ex Unitate Vires. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ex Unitate Vires), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 01:11, 27 October 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Flag of Trenton, Georgia

On 28 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Flag of Trenton, Georgia, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Trenton, Georgia, adopted a version of the previous state flag (pictured) to protest the state changing its flag? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Flag of Trenton, Georgia. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Flag of Trenton, Georgia), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:08, 28 October 2016 (UTC)

Started Wikipedia:WikiProject United States/The 50,000 Challenge, any US entries welcome! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:04, 1 November 2016 (UTC)

Nomination of Flag of Trenton, Georgia for deletion

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Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Brianga (talk) 15:10, 28 October 2016 (UTC)

New Page Reviewer granted

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Your GA nomination of Rangers F.C. signing policy

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Rangers F.C. signing policy you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 15:21, 30 October 2016 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Rangers F.C. signing policy

The article Rangers F.C. signing policy you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Rangers F.C. signing policy for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 19:21, 30 October 2016 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Flag of Southern Rhodesia

The article Flag of Southern Rhodesia you nominated as a good article has failed ; see Talk:Flag of Southern Rhodesia for reasons why the nomination failed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of the article. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Emir of Wikipedia -- Emir of Wikipedia (talk) 22:21, 30 October 2016 (UTC)

WikiCup 2016 November newsletter: Final results

The final round of the 2016 WikiCup is over. Congratulations to the 2016 WikiCup top three finalists:

In addition to recognizing the achievements of the top finishers and everyone who worked hard to make it to the final round, we also want to recognize those participants who were most productive in each of the WikiCup scoring categories:

  • Featured Article – Cas Liber (actually a three-way tie with themselves for two FAs in each of R2, R3, and R5).
  • Good Article – MPJ-DK had 14 GAs promoted in R3.
  • Featured List – England Calvin999 (submissions) produced 2 FLs in R2
  • Featured Pictures – Adam Cuerden restored 18 images to FP status in R4.
  • Featured Portal – Yakutsk SSTflyer (submissions) produced the only FPO of the Cup in R2.
  • Featured Topic – Connecticut Cyclonebiskit (submissions) and Calvin were each responsible for one FT in R3 and R2, respectively.
  • Good Topic – MPJ-DK created a GT with 9 GAs in R5.
  • Did You Know – MPJ-DK put 53 DYKs on the main page in R4.
  • In The News – India Dharmadhyaksha (submissions) and New York City Muboshgu (submissions), each with 5 ITN, both in R4.
  • Good Article Review – MPJ-DK completed 61 GARs in R2.

Over the course of the 2016 WikiCup the following content was added to Wikipedia (only reporting on fixed value categories): 17 Featured Articles, 183 Good Articles, 8 Featured Lists, 87 Featured Pictures, 40 In The News, and 321 Good Article Reviews. Thank you to all the competitors for your hard work and what you have done to improve Wikipedia.--MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 01:52, 2 November 2016 (UTC)

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WikiProject Good Articles's 2016-2017 GA Cup

WikiProject Good Articles's 2016-2017 GA Cup

Greetings, all!

We would like to announce the start of the 4th GA Cup, a competition that seeks to encourage the reviewing of Good article nominations! Thus far, there have been three GA Cups, which were successful in reaching our goals of significantly reducing the traditionally long queue at GAN, so we're doing it again. Currently, there are over 400 nominations listed. We hope that we can again make an impact this time.

The 4th GA Cup will begin on November 1, 2016. Four rounds are currently scheduled (which will bring the competition to a close on February 28, 2017), but this may change based on participant numbers. We may take a break in December for the holidays, depending on the results of a poll of our participants taken shortly after the competition begins. The sign-up and submissions process will remain the same, as will the scoring.

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And we have WikiCup report! Adam Cuerden (talk) 17:08, 4 November 2016 (UTC)

Nomination of List of English Football League and National League stadiums with terracing for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article List of English Football League and National League stadiums with terracing is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of English Football League and National League stadiums with terracing until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Spiderone 10:10, 12 November 2016 (UTC)

Nomination of List of stadium stands by capacity for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article List of stadium stands by capacity is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of stadium stands by capacity until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. – PeeJay 15:13, 13 November 2016 (UTC)

User group: New Page Reviewr

Hello The C of E.

Based on the patrols you made of new pages during a qualifying period in 2016, your account has been added to the "New page reviewers" user group, allowing you to review new pages and mark them as patrolled, tag them for maintenance issues, or in some cases, tag them for deletion. The list of articles awaiting review is located at the New Pages Feed.

New page reviewing is a vital function for policing the quality of the encylopedia, if you have not already done so, you must read the new tutorial at New Pages Review, the linked guides and essays, and fully understand the various deletion criteria. If you need more help or wish to discuss the process, please join or start a thread at page reviewer talk.

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The reviewer right does not change your status or how you can edit articles. If you no longer want this user right, you may ask any administrator to remove it for you at any time. In case of abuse or persistent inaccuracy of reviewing, the right can be revoked at any time by an administrator. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 01:34, 19 November 2016 (UTC)

ArbCom Elections 2016: Voting now open!

Hello, The C of E. Voting in the 2016 Arbitration Committee elections is open from Monday, 00:00, 21 November through Sunday, 23:59, 4 December to all unblocked users who have registered an account before Wednesday, 00:00, 28 October 2016 and have made at least 150 mainspace edits before Sunday, 00:00, 1 November 2016.

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 2016 election, please review the candidates' statements and submit your choices on the voting page. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 22:08, 21 November 2016 (UTC)

New Page Review - newsletter

Hello The C of E,
Breaking the back of the backlog
We now have 803 New Page Reviewers! Most of you requested the user right to be able to do something about the huge backlog. Now it's time for action.
Mid July to 01 Oct 2016

If each reviewer does only 10 reviews a day over five days, the backlog will be down to zero and the daily input can then be processed by each reviewer doing only 2 or 3 reviews a day - that's about 5 minutes work!
Let's get that over and done with in time to relax for the holidays.

Second set of eyes

Not only are New Page Reviewers the guardians of quality of new articles, they are also in a position to ensure that pages are being correctly tagged for deletion and maintenance and that new authors are not being bitten. This is an important feature of your work. Read about it at the new Monitoring the system section in the tutorial.

Getting the tools we need - 2016 WMF Wishlist Survey: Please vote

With some tweaks to their look, and some additional features, Page Curation and New Pages Feed could easily be the best tools for patrollers and reviewers. We've listed most of what what we need at the 2016 WMF Wishlist Survey. Voting starts on 28 November - please turn out to make our bid the Foundation's top priority. Please help also by improving or commenting on our Wishlist entry at the Community Wishlist Survey. Many other important user suggestions are listed at at Page Curation.

Sent to all New Page Reviewers. Discuss this newsletter here. If you wish to opt-out of future mailings, please remove yourself from the mailing list. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 09:16, 26 November 2016 (UTC) .

DYK for State aid (European Union)

On 7 December 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article State aid (European Union), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the European Commission ruled the Republic of Ireland's tax benefits to Apple were an illegal form of state aid, and the company would have to pay €13 billion in back tax as a result? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, State aid (European Union)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 7 December 2016 (UTC)

BBC 12-hour Editathon - large influx of new pages & drafts expected

New Page Reviewers are asked to be especially on the look out 08:00-20:00 UTC (that's local London time - check your USA and AUS times) on Thursday 8 December for new pages. The BBC together with Wikimedia UK is holding a large 12-hour editathon. Many new articles and drafts are expected. See BBC 100 Women 2016: How to join our edit-a-thon. Follow also on #100womenwiki, and please, don't bite the newbies :) (user:Kudpung for NPR. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 23:55, 7 December 2016 (UTC))

New Page Review - newsletter #2

Hello The C of E,
Please help reduce the New Page backlog

This is our second request. The backlog is still growing. Your help is needed now - just a few minutes each day.

Getting the tools we need

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT TO VOTE

Sent to all New Page Reviewers. Discuss this newsletter here. If you wish to opt-out of future mailings, please remove yourself from the mailing list MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:55, 11 December 2016 (UTC) .

WikiCup December newsletter: WikiCup 2017

On 1 January 2017, WikiCup 2017 (the 10th Annual WikiCup) will begin. This year we are trying something a little different – monetary prizes.

For the WC2017 the prizes will be as follows (amounts are based in US$ and will be awarded in the form of an online Amazon gift certificate):

  • First place – $200
  • Second & Third place – $50 each
  • Category prizes – $25 per category (which will be limited to FA, FL, FP, GA, and DYK for 2017). Winning a category prize does not require making it to the final round.

Note: Monetary prizes are a one-year experiment for 2017 and may or may not be continued in the future. In order to be eligible to receive any of the prizes above, the competing Wikipedia account must have a valid/active email address.

After two years as a WikiCup judge, Figureskatingfan is stepping down. We thank her for her contributions as a WikiCup judge. We are pleased to announce that our newest judge is two-time WikiCup champion Cwmhiraeth.

The judges for the 2017 WikiCup are Godot13 (talk · contribs · email), Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs), and Sturmvogel 66 (talk · contribs · email).

Signups are open now and will remain open until 5 February 2017. You can sign up here.

If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send.MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 20:03, 14 December 2016 (UTC)

DYK for Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart

On 24 December 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Christian song "Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart" was credited as unknown authorship when first released in 1986, despite being written by Henry Smith in 1978? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 24 December 2016 (UTC)

DYK for The Babe in Bethlem's Manger

On 25 December 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Babe in Bethlem's Manger, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that "The Babe in Bethlem's Manger" is thought to be a traditional Kentish folk carol but its tune is described as being "very much of the 18th century"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Babe in Bethlem's Manger. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, The Babe in Bethlem's Manger), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 25 December 2016 (UTC)

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