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You recently offered a statement in a request for arbitration. The Arbitration Committee has accepted that request for arbitration and an arbitration case has been opened at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Venezuelan politics. Evidence that you wish the arbitrators to consider should be added to the evidence subpage, at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Venezuelan politics/Evidence. Please add your evidence by April 20, 2024, which is when the evidence phase closes. You can also contribute to the case workshop subpage, Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Venezuelan politics/Workshop. For a guide to the arbitration process, see Wikipedia:Arbitration/Guide to arbitration. For the Arbitration Committee, Dreamy Jazz ^{talk to me | my contributions} 23:37, 6 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240406233700","author":"Dreamy Jazz","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Dreamy_Jazz-20240406233700-Venezuelan_politics_opened","replies":[]}}-->

The proposed decision in the open Venezuelan politics arbitration case has been posted. Comments on the proposed decision may be brought to the attention of the committee at the talk page. For the Arbitration Committee, Dreamy Jazz ^{talk to me | my contributions} 17:37, 11 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240511173700","author":"Dreamy Jazz","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Dreamy_Jazz-20240511173700-Proposed_decision_in_the_Venezuelan_politics_case_posted","replies":[]}}-->

On 30 June 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brittany Luse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Brittany Luse's podcast The Nod was praised for its exploration of "the diversity and richness of the Black experience"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Brittany Luse. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Brittany Luse), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. 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.

Z1720 (talk) 00:04, 30 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240630000400","author":"Z1720","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Z1720-20240630000400-DYK_for_Brittany_Luse","replies":[]}}-->

Hi, Innisfree! I'm currently working on a draft for Grace Lavery, who is married to Daniel M. Lavery. I noticed that you were involved in photo-related shenanigans for that article in years past and was wondering if you had any insight on obtaining a photo for Grace? I wanted to ask ahead of time before I finish the draft, just to see if we can dig a good photo up beforehand. Silverseren^C 17:06, 3 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240703170600","author":"Silver seren","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Silver_seren-20240703170600-Some_photo_help","replies":["c-Innisfree987-20240703172200-Silver_seren-20240703170600"],"displayName":"Silver"}}-->

Oh gosh. You know, @Silver seren, if I recall correctly, that was resolved by Daniel sending a current photo but no, sorry to say I have no idea who if anyone got in touch to make that happen. On a different note tho, my recollection is there used to be a draft for Grace—requesting a refund might be helpful to understand why it wasn’t published previously. Good luck! Innisfree987 (talk) 17:22, 3 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240703172200","author":"Innisfree987","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Innisfree987-20240703172200-Silver_seren-20240703170600","replies":[]}}-->

As an aside, the inability to access Newspapers.com right now is quite vexing, because there's likely some extra information, maybe even background info, on Lavery that could be found there. But the entire system is down right now. And I can't really delay on moving the article into mainspace. Oh well. Silverseren^C 16:42, 7 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240707164200","author":"Silver seren","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Silver_seren-20240707164200-Some_photo_help","replies":[],"displayName":"Silver"}}-->

The Wikipedia Library: Books & Bytes
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Hello! Your submission of Victor Albisu 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) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Z1720 (talk) 00:50, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240916005000","author":"Z1720","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Z1720-20240916005000-DYK_nomination_of_Victor_Albisu","replies":[]}}-->

There's a discussion in the Rich Lowry talk page at the moment about his recent slur usage, and a few editors are wanting to opt for removing the content altogether due to BLP concerns. I'm trying for a pointless delicate balance for inclusion, because even though it's obvious to anyone that he said it, it is a recent event with BLP concerns and there isn't a reputable media consensus backing up that he did actually say what we all heard, so inclusion at the moment favors weaker statements that don't definitively represent that he said it. So, I reverted your perfectly good edit, wikilawyering style. I did so fully knowing you're right. I'm sorry. Mewnst (talk) 20:40, 17 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240917204000","author":"Mewnst","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Mewnst-20240917204000-I_reverted_your_Lowry_edit","replies":["c-Innisfree987-20240918060200-Mewnst-20240917204000"]}}-->

Thanks for the message @Mewnst, I appreciate it. It looks like the version has stabilized for the time being. Innisfree987 (talk) 06:02, 18 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240918060200","author":"Innisfree987","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Innisfree987-20240918060200-Mewnst-20240917204000","replies":[]}}-->

On 6 October 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Victor Albisu, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that chef Victor Albisu created a bulgogi taco that honors the Koreatown neighborhood of his hometown of Annandale, Virginia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Victor Albisu. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Victor Albisu), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. 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.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 6 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241006000300","author":"RoySmith","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-RoySmith-20241006000300-DYK_for_Victor_Albisu","replies":[]}}-->

On 6 October 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Humberto Ortega, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 13:58, 6 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241006135800","author":"Spencer","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Spencer-20241006135800-ITN_recognition_for_Humberto_Ortega","replies":[]}}-->

On 31 October 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Margaret C. Waites, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the ghost of Margaret C. Waites is said to haunt an undergraduate suite at Harvard College's Cabot House, protecting her book collection? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Margaret C. Waites. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Margaret C. Waites), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. 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.

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		The Barnstar o'Lantern
		Thanks so much for helping out with this year's Halloween DYK set! Di (they-them) (talk) 15:33, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241031153300","author":"Di (they-them)","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Di_(they-them)-20241031153300-Trick_or_treat!","replies":["c-Innisfree987-20241031170000-Di_(they-them)-20241031153300"]}}-->

Oh thank you @Di (they-them)! Was fun to work on, I hope it’s fun for readers too! Innisfree987 (talk) 17:00, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241031170000","author":"Innisfree987","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Innisfree987-20241031170000-Di_(they-them)-20241031153300","replies":[]}}-->

On 11 November 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Judith Jamison, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 06:42, 11 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241111064200","author":"Spencer","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Spencer-20241111064200-ITN_recognition_for_Judith_Jamison","replies":[]}}-->

The Wikipedia Library: Books & Bytes
Issue 65, September – October 2024

• Hindu Tamil Thisai joins The Wikipedia Library
• Frankfurt Book Fair 2024 report
• Tech tip: Mass downloads

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See Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Dag21902190, an account you've been involved with. Thanks.

Vegantics (talk) 17:14, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241125171400","author":"Vegantics","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Vegantics-20241125171400-Courtesy_ping_-_sock_accusation","replies":["c-Vegantics-20241125193400-Vegantics-20241125171400"]}}-->

Thanks for the heads up on this, @Vegantics. 19:34, 25 November 2024 (UTC) Innisfree987 (talk) 19:34, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241125193400","author":"Vegantics","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Vegantics-20241125193400-Vegantics-20241125171400","replies":[]}}-->

Hello! Your submission of Anastasia Somoza 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) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! 4meter4 (talk) 17:04, 28 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241128170400","author":"4meter4","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-4meter4-20241128170400-DYK_nomination_of_Anastasia_Somoza","replies":[]}}-->

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On 30 November 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Barbara Taylor Bradford, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 06:04, 30 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241130060400","author":"Spencer","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Spencer-20241130060400-ITN_recognition_for_Barbara_Taylor_Bradford","replies":[]}}-->

Thanks for the help getting Barbara Taylor Bradford over the line at ITN! Lajmmoore (talk) 09:19, 30 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241130091900","author":"Lajmmoore","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Lajmmoore-20241130091900-A_cup_of_tea_for_you!","replies":["c-Innisfree987-20241130184400-Lajmmoore-20241130091900"]}}-->

Oh this is very kind, thank you @Lajmmoore! And thank you for the Herculean work you did to reference it! Innisfree987 (talk) 18:44, 30 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241130184400","author":"Innisfree987","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Innisfree987-20241130184400-Lajmmoore-20241130091900","replies":[]}}-->

News and updates for administrators from the past month (November 2024).

Administrator changes

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• FOARP
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• Queen of Hearts
• Rsjaffe
• SD0001
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• Ajpolino
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• Worm That Turned

• Aervanath
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Interface administrator changes

• SD0001
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Pppery

CheckUser changes

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Guideline and policy news

• Following an RFC, the policy on restoration of adminship has been updated. All former administrators may now only regain the tools following a request at the Wikipedia:Bureaucrats' noticeboard within 5 years of their most recent admin action. Previously this applied only to administrators deysopped for inactivity.
• Following a request for comment, a new speedy deletion criterion, T5, has been enacted. This applies to template subpages that are no longer used.

Technical news

• Technical volunteers can now register for the 2025 Wikimedia Hackathon, which will take place in Istanbul, Turkey. Application for travel and accommodation scholarships is open from November 12 to December 10, 2024.

Arbitration

• The arbitration case Yasuke (formerly titled Backlash to diversity and inclusion) has been closed.
• An arbitration case titled Palestine-Israel articles 5 has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case will close on 14 December.

On 17 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Anastasia Somoza, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that as a nine-year-old, Anastasia Somoza lobbied U.S. president Bill Clinton? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Anastasia Somoza. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Anastasia Somoza), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. 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.

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Precious

Eight years!

Thank you for a cute DYK! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:39, 17 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241217083900","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241217083900-Precious_anniversary","replies":["c-Innisfree987-20241217085900-Gerda_Arendt-20241217083900"]}}-->

Oh, thank you @Gerda Arendt, for this lovely anniversary and for reading the DYK; I was especially pleased to bring this one to main page! Innisfree987 (talk) 08:59, 17 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241217085900","author":"Innisfree987","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Innisfree987-20241217085900-Gerda_Arendt-20241217083900","replies":["c-Gerda_Arendt-20241217090200-Innisfree987-20241217085900"]}}-->

Nice coincidence! - I was busy travelling - see places - and am busy upgrading five Bach cantatas for the season. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:02, 17 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241217090200","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":3,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241217090200-Innisfree987-20241217085900","replies":["c-Innisfree987-20241217091500-Gerda_Arendt-20241217090200"]}}-->

I hope you’ve had very safe travels! What a lovely project for the season—so grateful for how tremendously you enrich the encyclopedia’s music coverage! Innisfree987 (talk) 09:15, 17 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241217091500","author":"Innisfree987","type":"comment","level":4,"id":"c-Innisfree987-20241217091500-Gerda_Arendt-20241217090200","replies":["c-Gerda_Arendt-20241217092700-Innisfree987-20241217091500"]}}-->

Did you look at places? It was extreme but worth the effort to get there. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:27, 17 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241217092700","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":5,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241217092700-Innisfree987-20241217091500","replies":[]}}-->

story · music · places

I completely forgot that this wasn't my normal message ;) - have that on top, with best wishes! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:30, 17 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241217093000","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241217093000-Precious_anniversary","replies":["c-Innisfree987-20241217093300-Gerda_Arendt-20241217093000"]}}-->

Oh my goodness—worth the effort indeed! Thank you so much for the link—the images gave me chills! What a gift. I’m so glad you got to be there, and so much appreciate your sharing it! Innisfree987 (talk) 09:33, 17 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241217093300","author":"Innisfree987","type":"comment","level":6,"id":"c-Innisfree987-20241217093300-Gerda_Arendt-20241217093000","replies":["c-Gerda_Arendt-20241218192500-Innisfree987-20241217093300"]}}-->

Thank you! - Today, a 10-years-old DYK and new pics - look for red birds --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:25, 18 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241218192500","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":7,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241218192500-Innisfree987-20241217093300","replies":[]}}-->

January 2025 Backlog Drive | New pages patrol
On 1 January 2025, a one-month backlog drive for new pages patrol will begin in hopes of addressing the growing backlog. Barnstars will be awarded based on the number of articles and redirects patrolled. Each article review will earn 1 point, while each redirect review will earn 0.2 points. Streak awards will be given out based on consistently hitting point thresholds for each week of the drive. Barnstars will also be granted for re-reviewing articles previously reviewed by other patrollers during the drive. Interested in taking part? Sign up here.
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