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Welcome to the 2013 WikiCup

Hello, Another Believer, and welcome to the 2013 WikiCup! Your submissions' page is here. The first round will last until the end of February, at which point the top 64 scorers will advance to the second round. We will be in touch at the end of every month, and signups are going to remain open until the end of January; if you know of anyone else who may like to take part, please let them know! A few reminders:

  • The rules can be found here. There have been a few changes from last year, which are listed on that page.
  • Anything you submit must have been nominated and promoted in 2013, and you need to have completed significant work upon it in 2013. (The articles you review at good article reviews does not need to have been nominated in 2013, but you do need to have started and completed the review in 2013.) We will be checking.
  • If you feel that another competitor is breaking the rules or abusing the competition in some way, please let a judge know. Please do not remove entries from the submissions' pages of others yourself.
  • Don't worry about calculating precisely how many points everything is worth. The bot will do that. The bot may occasionally get something wrong- let a judge know, or post on the WikiCup talk page if that happens.
  • Please try to be prompt in updating submissions' pages so that they can be double-checked.

Overall, however, don't worry, and have fun. It doesn't matter if you make the odd mistake; these things happen. Questions can be asked on the WikiCup talk page. Good luck! J Milburn and The ed17 12:58, 1 January 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 31 December 2012

Reminders

--Another Believer (Talk) 19:19, 3 January 2013 (UTC)

Thanks once again for your help with Fossil Creek. Finetooth (talk) 21:24, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
 Done! --Another Believer (Talk) 15:46, 14 June 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 07 January 2013

Main Page appearance: Grammy Award for Best Polka Album

Hello! This is a note to let the main editors of the article Grammy Award for Best Polka Album know that it will be appearing as the main page featured list on January 21, 2013. You can view the TFL blurb at Wikipedia:Today's featured list/January 21, 2013. If you think it is necessary to change the main date, you can request it with the featured list directors The Rambling Man (talk · contribs), Dabomb87 (talk · contribs) or Giants2008 (talk · contribs), or at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured list. If the previous blurb needs tweaking, you might change it—following the instructions of the suggested formatting. If this article needs any attention or maintenance, it would be preferable if that could be done before its appearance on the Main Page so Wikipedia doesn't look bad. :D Thanks! Tbhotch.™ Grammatically incorrect? Correct it! See terms and conditions. 03:50, 10 January 2013 (UTC)

Walter Ostanek in 2011

The Grammy Award for Best Polka Album was presented to recording artists for quality polka albums at the Grammy Awards, an annual ceremony hosted by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences that recognizes "artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position". Originally called the Grammy Award for Best Polka Recording, the honor was first presented to Frankie Yankovic at the 28th Grammy Awards in 1987. The category was renamed in 1992 and retired in 2009. Jimmy Sturr holds the record for the most wins in this category, with eighteen (including six as the leader of the group known as Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra). Walter Ostanek (pictured) received the award three times consecutively, and the band Brave Combo was presented the award twice.

Fantastic! Thanks for the heads up! --Another Believer (Talk) 04:35, 10 January 2013 (UTC)

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The Drop

I didn't want to taint the talk page with possible OR. The reception section may have to balance the point of view though. I live in Candada and grew up in Vancouver. We have many proud artists here that should have complained that it was not commissioned to a Vancouverite or Canadian. I will see if I can find sources to balance the POV. Do you mind if we include a low key sentence about this?--Canoe1967 (talk) 18:07, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

I will retract the above. It seems that the selection process was balanced with local artists involved. Many may agree that local art does not need to be created by locals and thus be able to create works in other countries without controversy. One blog says it was built in Calgary. I may find a better source for that.--Canoe1967 (talk) 18:43, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for the comments. I do not think the reception section is unbiased, I think it just needs to be expanded with other reviews and points of view. --Another Believer (Talk) 21:29, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

I only helped with a GA article once and had a big edit war about it. I just read the GA criteria and it may be ready now. The reception section is 100% positive and some may think it needs tabloid dirt added as a counter or they may claim that section is one sided. (kidding).--Canoe1967 (talk) 23:50, 16 January 2013 (UTC)

Hah! I have experience promoting articles to Good status, I was just wondering if you happened to come across any other sources. The article still needs to be expanded further, but hopefully I can finish the job soon! --Another Believer (Talk) 00:02, 17 January 2013 (UTC)

Wikipedia edit-athon: February 2013

WIKIPEDIA EDIT-ATHON!
You're invited to the upcoming Wikipedia edit-athon, scheduled for Saturday, February 9 from 2–5pm in Old Town. Sponsored by Wiki Strategies and Prichard Communications, the event will begin with an introduction to Wikipedia, followed by an edit-a-thon focused on Portland's food scene, all things that "Keep Portland Weird", and local startup businesses.
Details and signup here!

Are you going to take care of a WP:GEONOTICE too? Want me to do that? -Pete (talk) 21:36, 14 January 2013 (UTC)

 Done --Another Believer (Talk) 16:30, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
I am hoping that at least a couple of folks from the OHSU pilot project will show up. I gave a talk/presentation today and sent out an invite but it is short notice. -- UseTheCommandLine (talk) 20:08, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

This is a strange note to have to write. I went downtown this afternoon, parked near the Post Office, and walked to where I thought the meeting was. Nobody seemed to be about. I walked around, puzzled. After a while another person came down the street looking for the meeting. We exchanged introductions, tried to figure out what the problem was, and waited a while longer for others to show up. Eventually I said to User:EncMstr, the other person, that I was going home, and I did. Where he went, I don't know. Perhaps he found you. When I got home, I discovered to my horror that I had been looking for you at 322 N.W. Seventh rather than Sixth. I hope this mistake was a one-off and not the start of a trend. Sorry. Finetooth (talk) 03:44, 10 February 2013 (UTC)

Draft for the edit-a-thon February 9

Hi Another Believer. Thanks for the invitation to the edit-a-thon, although I can't attend. It sounds like fun. I'm semi-active on Wikipedia these days, but I have a mostly-abandoned draft of the famous Pok Pok restaurant at User:David1217/Pok Pok. If you or any of the other attendees would like to take a crack at it, please do. Sincerely, David1217 What I've done 03:46, 17 January 2013 (UTC)

Whoa, nice David, spread the word! This is a perfect introduction for someone in pdx. ∴ here…♠ 08:44, 19 January 2013 (UTC)

Not sure where you are these days, but thought I would send an invite nonetheless! --Another Believer (Talk) 16:54, 15 January 2013 (UTC)

Thank you much for taking the time to invite. I'm planning to be in SoCal chasing waves and biotech drones if possible for Feb, but I'll be back to the nw for the sunshine July 5th. :p Hope to catch you at a meetup later this year. ∴ here…♠ 08:44, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
Sounds great! --Another Believer (Talk) 18:09, 19 January 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 14 January 2013

Astoria Riverfront Trolley GAN

SJ Morg just told me he's ready for the nomination. Are you? Jsayre64 (talk) 05:24, 21 January 2013 (UTC)

 Done. --Another Believer (Talk) 04:47, 6 April 2013 (UTC)

Editor of the Week nomination

Hi Another Believer! I've nominated you for the new editor of the week project. Thank you for all your contributions to music- and Pacific Northwest–related articles! David1217 What I've done 01:34, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

Wow, I am flattered. Thanks so much the recognition and your kind words. :) On a related note, I think this "editor of the week" ideas is a good one! --Another Believer (Talk) 03:10, 23 January 2013 (UTC)
No problem. Maybe I'll nominate some other WP:ORE members next. David1217 What I've done 04:32, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 21 January 2013

The Signpost: 28 January 2013

Revising the nominations process at Wikipedia:Today's article for improvement

I'm seeking wider input on a proposed redesign of the nomination process over at TAFI. The current method could benefit from some streamlining and usability tweaks. If you feel so inclined, I'd like to hear your opinion on the matter. --NickPenguin(contribs) 23:02, 31 January 2013 (UTC)

WikiCup 2013 January newsletter

Signups are now closed; we have our final 127 contestants for this year's competition. 64 contestants will make it to the next round at the end of February, but we're already seeing strong scoring compared to previous years. Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) currently leads, with 358 points. At this stage in 2012, the leader (Irish Citizen Army Grapple X (submissions)) had 342 points, while in 2011, the leader had 228 points. We also have a large number of scorers when compared with this stage in previous years. Florida 12george1 (submissions) was the first competitor to score this year, as he was last year, with a detailed good article review. Some other firsts:

Featured articles, portals and topics, as well as good topics, are yet to feature in the competition.

This year, the bonus points system has been reworked, with bonus points on offer for old articles prepared for did you know, and "multiplier" points reworked to become more linear. For details, please see Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring. There have been some teething problems as the bot has worked its way around the new system, but issues should mostly be ironed out- please report any problems to the WikiCup talk page. Here are some participants worthy of note with regards to the bonus points:

  • United States Ed! (submissions) was the first to score bonus points, with Portland-class cruiser, a good article.
  • Australia Hawkeye7 (submissions) has the highest overall bonus points, as well as the highest scoring article, thanks to his work on Enrico Fermi, now a good article. The biography of such a significant figure to the history of science warrants nearly five times the normal score.
  • Chicago HueSatLum (submissions) claimed bonus points for René Vautier and Nicolas de Fer, articles that did not exist on the English Wikipedia at the start of the year; a first for the WikiCup. The articles were eligible for bonus points because of fact they were both covered on a number of other Wikipedias.

Also, a quick mention of British Empire The C of E (submissions), who may well have already written the oddest article of the WikiCup this year: did you know that the Fucking mayor objected to Fucking Hell on the grounds that there was no Fucking brewery? The gauntlet has been thrown down; can anyone beat it?

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn (talk • email) and The ed17 (talk • email) 00:37, 1 February 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 04 February 2013

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OHSU project

For an update, please see WikiProject Medicine (cross-posted at WP:ENB and WT:PHARM) -- UseTheCommandLine (talk) 01:16, 9 February 2013 (UTC)

Thanks. --Another Believer (Talk) 18:04, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

DYK for List of songs recorded by Fiona Apple

The DYK project (nominate) 20:05, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

WikiProject Good Articles Newsletter - February 2013

The WikiProject Good articles Newsletter
Volume IV, No. 2 – February 2013

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The Signpost: 11 February 2013

You're invited! Women's History Month Edit-a-Thon at the University of Oregon

Saturday, March 9 - Women's History Month Edit-a-Thon at the University of Oregon - You are invited!
Come celebrate Women's History Month at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, on March 9! This event, facilitated by WikiWoman Sarah Stierch, is hosted by the Fembot, in collaboration with ASOU Women's Center, the Center for the Study of Women in Society, the School of Journalism and Communication, and the UO Libraries.

Please bring your laptop and be prepared to edit about women and women's history!

The event is March 9, from 1-4 PM, at the University of Oregon Library.

You must RSVP here - see you there! SarahStierch (talk) 19:57, 16 February 2013 (UTC)

Today's articles for improvement

Hello,
In the past few days, Today's Articles for Improvement has gone through many changes.

  • We have modified the process for adding Nominations, which now uses a template/table format and requires only 3 supports for an article to be selected.
  • There is now a Holding Area, where articles are kept for discussion before being selected for a particular date.
  • The TAFI schedule now involves adding 10 articles weekly, chosen from a variety of topics.
  • We now have an Accomplishments page where we will be highlighting our older TAFI articles which have now become quality articles on the Wikipedia.

The Project is almost ready to hit the Main Page, where it will be occupying a section just below "Did you Know" section. Three article from the weekly batch of 7 will be displayed randomly at the main page, the format of which can be seen at the Main Page sandbox. There is also an ongoing discussion at the Main page talk over the final details before we can go forward with the Main Page.

If you have any ideas to discuss with everyone else, please visit the TAFI Talk Page and join in on the ongoing discussions there. You are also invited to add new nominations, and comment and suport on the current ones at the Nominations page. You can also help by helping in the discussions at the Holding Area.

Above all, please do not forget to improve our current Today's Articles for Improvement

Thank you and hoping to have some productive work from you at the Project,
TheOriginalSoni (talk) 12:14, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
(From the TAFI team)

The Signpost: 18 February 2013

Arlene Schnitzer

Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus Award
I hereby present Another Believer with the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus Award for creating the Arlene Schnitzer article and for uploading a superb series of photographs featuring the interior of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Keep up the great work! Gobōnobō + c 05:00, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
Thanks! I am curious to learn about the context of this award... --Another Believer (Talk) 15:58, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
Just thought it would be more interesting than giving you a kitten. The article is here. 21:56, 25 February 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 25 February 2013

WikiCup 2013 February newsletter

Round 1 is now over. The top 64 scorers have progressed to round 2, where they have been randomly split into eight pools of eight. At the end of April, the top two from each pool, as well as the 16 highest scorers from those remaining, will progress to round 3. Commiserations to those eliminated; if you're interested in still being involved in the WikiCup, able and willing reviewers will always be needed, and if you're interested in getting involved with other collaborative projects, take a look at the WikiWomen's Month discussed below.

Round 1 saw 21 competitors with over 100 points, which is fantastic; that suggests that this year's competition is going to be highly competative. Our lower scores indicate this, too: A score of 19 was required to reach round 2, which was significantly higher than the 11 points required in 2012 and 8 points required in 2011. The score needed to reach round 3 will be higher, and may depend on pool groupings. In 2011, 41 points secured a round 3 place, while in 2012, 65 was needed. Our top three scorers in round 1 were:

  1. Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions), primarily for an array of warship GAs.
  2. London Miyagawa (submissions), primarily for an array of did you knows and good articles, some of which were awarded bonus points.
  3. New South Wales Casliber (submissions), due in no small part to Canis Minor, a featured article awarded a total of 340 points. A joint submission with Alaska Keilana (submissions), this is the highest scoring single article yet submitted in this year's competition.

Other contributors of note include:

Featured topics have still played no part in this year's competition, but once again, a curious contribution has been offered by British Empire The C of E (submissions): did you know that there is a Shit Brook in Shropshire? With April Fools' Day during the next round, there will probably be a good chance of more unusual articles...

March sees the WikiWomen's History Month, a series of collaborative efforts to aid the women's history WikiProject to coincide with Women's History Month and International Women's Day. A number of WikiCup participants have already started to take part. The project has a to-do list of articles needing work on the topic of women's history. Those interested in helping out with the project can find articles in need of attention there, or, alternatively, add articles to the list. Those interested in collaborating on articles on women's history are also welcome to use the WikiCup talk page to find others willing to lend a helping hand. Another collaboration currently running is an an effort from WikiCup participants to coordinate a number of Easter-themed did you know articles. Contributions are welcome!

A few final administrative issues. From now on, submission pages will need only a link to the article and a link to the nomination page, or, in the case of good article reviews, a link to the review only. See your submissions' page for details. This will hopefully make updating submission pages a little less tedious. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn (talk • email) and The ed17 (talk • email) J Milburn (talk) 17:25, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

Editor of the Week

PROJECT EDITOR RETENTION
Editor of the Week
Anstett Hall, University of Oregon
Another Believer
Editor of the Week
for the week beginning March 3, 2013
Another Believer is a key contributor to WikiProject Oregon, as the organizer of several meetups with other project members and the writer of many related articles. He has created over 1,200 articles, averaging over 8,000 edits per year over five years, including a featured article, 38 featured lists, and 44 good articles. Another Believer is also a music aficionado, with many edits to music-related pages. He is also an active Wikipedian and has started 4 WikiProjects.
Recognized forkey contributions to WikiProject Oregon
Notable work(s) Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall
Nomination page
Editor of the Week
Your ongoing efforts to improve the encyclopedia have not gone unnoticed: You have been selected as Editor of the Week, for creation of over 1200 articles, mostly related to Oregon. Thank you for the great contributions! (courtesy of the Wikipedia Editor Retention Project)

User:David1217 submitted the following nomination for Editor of the Week:

Another Believer (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) Primarily active in the areas of music and the Pacific Northwest, I first met Another Believer through his WikiProject Oregon work. He has organized several meetups for Wiki-Oregonians, and has written many Oregon-related articles. Over 1,200 articles have been created by him, and he has accumulated over 40,000 edits in five years on Wikipedia. In terms of audited content, he has one featured article, 38 featured lists, and 44 good articles. Quite the editor! David1217 What I've done 02:08, 22 January 2013 (UTC)

You can copy the following text to your user page to display a user box proclaiming your selection as Editor of the Week: {{subst:Wikipedia:WikiProject Editor Retention/Editor of the Week/Recipient user box}}

Thanks again for your efforts! Go Phightins! 19:22, 3 March 2013 (UTC)

Thank you so much! I very much appreciate the kind gesture. --Another Believer (Talk) 22:05, 3 March 2013 (UTC)
Well deserved, kudos to you! J04n(talk page) 22:11, 3 March 2013 (UTC)
Thanks, Another Believer, for all you do! ```Buster Seven Talk 23:50, 3 March 2013 (UTC)
Thanks and Cheers!! You deserve it! TheOriginalSoni (talk) 08:08, 4 March 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 04 March 2013

Admin

Hey. I've seen you around quite a bit, and was surprised to see you were not an admin. I know RfA is hell, but I was wondering if you had considered running? I'd gladly nominate you if you felt up to it. Wizardman 01:07, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

Replied on user's talk page. --Another Believer (Talk) 21:46, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 11 March 2013

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Oregon trip

Hi. I'm going to be in Oregon late-July visiting family. Please let me know if there is a rare chance of WP:WikiProject Oregon having any events/meetups. --v/r - TP 13:38, 14 March 2013 (UTC)

Will do! --Another Believer (Talk) 19:35, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

Good Article Nominations Request For Comment

A 'Request For Comment' for Good Article Nominations is currently being held. We are asking that you please take five to ten minutes to review all seven proposals that will affect Good Article Nominations if approved. Full details of each proposal can be found here. Please comment on each proposal (or as many as you can) here.

At this time, Proposal 1, 3, and 5 have received full (or close to) support.

If you have questions of anything general (not related to one specif proposal), please leave a message under the General discussion thread.

Please note that Proposal 2 has been withdrawn and no further comments are needed. Also, please disregard Proposal 9 as it was never an actual proposal.

Congratulations

Kudos for your work on Oregon Symphony discography, which has been promoted to Featured List. Finetooth (talk) 23:24, 19 March 2013 (UTC)

Thanks so much! --Another Believer (Talk) 23:27, 19 March 2013 (UTC)

Your note of appreciation

Thank you! I'm glad someone notices! — Ipoellet (talk) 19:25, 21 March 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 18 March 2013

List of awards and nominations received by Adele

Hi. I noticed you successfully nominated List of awards and nominations received by Adele as a feature list a few years ago, only for it to be delisted later. Seeing as she now has more than 100 awards under her belt, I'd say this list more than fulfils the featured list criteria now and could be nominated once again. Would you be interested in a co-nomination, or shall I go it alone? ★ Bald Zebra ★ talk 15:00, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

Music for a Time of War

Just noticed, rather belatedly, that this article has been promoted to GA. Hearty applause from this section of the audience, having had the pleasure of taking part in the peer review. It's an unusual article, and a fine one. - Tim riley (talk) 00:16, 27 March 2013 (UTC)

Thank you so much. --Another Believer (Talk) 14:57, 27 March 2013 (UTC)

Copy edit done on This England

I have completed the copy edit you requested for This England. Jonesey95 (talk) 05:15, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

Thank you so, so much! --Another Believer (Talk) 15:03, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 25 March 2013

WikiCup 2013 March newsletter

We are halfway through round two. Pool A sees the strongest competition, with five out of eight of its competitors scoring over 100, and Pool H is lagging, with half of its competitors yet to score. WikiCup veterans lead overall; Pool A's Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) (2010's winner) leads overall, with poolmate London Miyagawa (submissions) (a finalist in 2011 and 2012) not far behind. Pool F's New South Wales Casliber (submissions) (a finalist in 2010, 2011 and 2012) is in third. The top two scorers in each pool, as well as the next highest 16 scorers overall, will progress to round three at the end of April.

Today has seen a number of Easter-themed did you knows from WikiCup participants, and March has seen collaboration from contestants with WikiWomen's History Month. It's great to see the WikiCup being used as a locus of collaboration; if you know of any collaborative efforts going on, or want to start anything up, please feel free to use the WikiCup talk page to help find interested editors. As well as fostering collaboration, we're also seeing the Cup encouraging the improvement of high-importance articles through the bonus point system. Highlights from the last month include GAs on physicist Niels Bohr (Australia Hawkeye7 (submissions)), on the European hare (Wales Cwmhiraeth (submissions)), on the constellation Circinus (Alaska Keilana (submissions) and New South Wales Casliber (submissions)) and on the Third Epistle of John (Indiana Cerebellum (submissions)). All of these subjects were covered on at least 50 Wikipedias at the beginning of the year and, subsequently, each contribution was awarded at least three times as many points as normal.

Wikipedians who enjoy friendly competition may be interested in participating in April's wikification drive. While wikifying an article is typically not considered "significant work" such that it can be claimed for WikiCup points, such gnomish work is often invaluable in keeping articles in shape, and is typically very helpful for new writers who may not be familiar with formatting norms.

A quick reminder: now, submission pages will need only a link to the article and a link to the nomination page, or, in the case of good article reviews, a link to the review only. See your submissions' page for details. This will hopefully make updating submission pages a little less tedious. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn (talk • email) and The ed17 (talk • email) J Milburn (talk) 22:31, 31 March 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 01 April 2013

FLC

I currently have this live at FLC: Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album. I'd appreciate if you could review it :) — ΛΧΣ21 23:47, 5 April 2013 (UTC)

 Done. --Another Believer (Talk) 04:45, 6 April 2013 (UTC)
Oh. I did not see you had two FLCs! I will review both of them when I get a bit of time. :) — ΛΧΣ21 15:54, 8 April 2013 (UTC)
Thanks so much! --Another Believer (Talk) 15:59, 8 April 2013 (UTC)

Main Page appearance: Grammy Award for Best Native American Music Album

Hello! This is a note to let the main editors of the article Grammy Award for Best Native American Music Album know that it will be appearing as the main page featured list on April 22, 2013. You can view the TFL blurb at Wikipedia:Today's featured list/April 22, 2013. If you think it is necessary to change the main date, you can request it with the featured list directors The Rambling Man (talk · contribs), Dabomb87 (talk · contribs) or Giants2008 (talk · contribs), or at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured list. If the previous blurb needs tweaking, you might change it—following the instructions of the suggested formatting. If this article needs any attention or maintenance, it would be preferable if that could be done before its appearance on the Main Page so Wikipedia doesn't look bad. Thanks! Tbhotch.™ Grammatically incorrect? Correct it! See terms and conditions. 01:47, 8 April 2013 (UTC)

2003 and 2007 winner Mary Youngblood

The Grammy Award for Best Native American Music Album was an award presented at the Grammy Awards to recording artists for quality albums in the Native American music genre. The honor was first presented to Tom Bee and Douglas Spotted Eagle at the 2001 Grammy Awards as the producers of the compilation album Gathering of Nations Pow Wow. In 2011, the category was eliminated along with thirty others due to a major overhaul by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences; Native American works are now eligible for the Best Regional Roots Music Album category. As performing artists, Bill Miller and Mary Youngblood (pictured) share the record for the most wins in this category, with two each. Thomas Wasinger holds the record for the most wins as a producer, with three.

Thanks for the heads up! --Another Believer (Talk) 03:37, 8 April 2013 (UTC)
Wahoo! Finetooth (talk) 03:42, 8 April 2013 (UTC)

List of NFL tied games

I've looked over the Fiona Apple FLN for you; I'll try and check over Pink Martini one if I have the time (with all the citations it is a bit more difficult to look at). Good job on those two; if you wouldn't mind, could you check over my FLN for List of NFL tied games? I'm not sure if you watch football but it is dangerously close to be archived and not passed due to lack of discussion. I understand if you don't want to or don't have the time, please don't feel obligated to do so. Toa Nidhiki05 01:36, 9 April 2013 (UTC)

 Done. Good luck! --Another Believer (Talk) 03:32, 9 April 2013 (UTC)

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The Signpost: 08 April 2013

Satyajit Ray filmography

If you get time, can you provide you opinion here? - Vivvt (Talk) 16:04, 10 April 2013 (UTC)

 Done. --Another Believer (Talk) 16:15, 10 April 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for your comments. I appreciate. Just a small question. Which specific comment(s) you think should have been addressed by now? I believe I have addressed all. But could be wrong as well. - Vivvt (Talk) 16:35, 10 April 2013 (UTC)
I don't know (I have not reviewed others' comments). I simply mean that I support the list's promotion as long as the concerns raised by other reviewers are also addressed. Good luck! --Another Believer (Talk) 16:54, 10 April 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for your comments at PR and support for FLC. The list has been promoted. - Vivvt (Talk) 14:03, 12 April 2013 (UTC)

Burns

I took the plunge today with a GA nom for Burns. If you have time to look it over, I'd be grateful. User:Jsayre64 has proofed it and fixed some glitches. Does it make sense? Is anything important missing? Only do this if you feel like it. No pressure. Finetooth (talk) 23:48, 10 April 2013 (UTC)

Great job! I responded on the article's talk page. --Another Believer (Talk) 01:55, 11 April 2013 (UTC)

Joseph Schwantner: New Morning for the World; Nicolas Flagello: The Passion of Martin Luther King

I have done a partial copy edit on this article. Please see the talk page for my comments. Make a note there or here when they have been addressed. Jonesey95 (talk) 15:15, 13 April 2013 (UTC)

 Done. Thank you. --Another Believer (Talk) 15:05, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

Monroe Street Bridge

Monroe Street Bridge

Hi Another Believer, I know this is odd, but I was wondering if you could simply paste "File:MonroeStreetBridge.jpg|File:MonroeStreetBridge.jpg" into the gallery section of Wikipedia:WikiProject Washington's Featured Picture gallery to add the featured picture below to that list. It's a beautiful picture, and it's a shame it's not included on there. For personal reasons, I don't want to make this edit and would appreciate it if you could make it for me.

Thanks a bunch! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.106.202.98 (talk) 01:13, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

No problem!  Done. --Another Believer (Talk) 15:04, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 15 April 2013

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Re: Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film The Great Gatsby

Thank you very much. It will certainly be very discussed and well-received by critics following its release. About the Super Bowl article, there is still a lot of information that I am going to add in the article. I will probably nominate it next month or maybe later. My love is love (talk) 14:12, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

Thank you. I would like to co-nominate it with you in the future if that is okay for you. :D My love is love (talk) 16:59, 8 May 2013 (UTC)
Sounds great! I'd be happy to co-nominate, though I would feel a bit guilty since you have done most of the work. --Another Believer (Talk) 17:10, 8 May 2013 (UTC)
Actually, I'm just a fan of three of the artists featured on the soundtrack, Beyoncé, Lana del Rey and Florence and the Machine. Not actually a fan of Luhrmann, but I liked most of the songs on this soundtrack. My love is love (talk) 17:44, 10 May 2013 (UTC)

FA promotion

Well done with Music for a Time of War! Very pleased to see it promoted to the top rank. Tim riley (talk) 17:39, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

Thank you for your kind words, and for your contributions to the article! --Another Believer (Talk) 17:46, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
I have only just seen the promotion, and would like to add my congratulations. I hope you will work on further classical music articles, and by all means ask for review assistance if you do. Brianboulton (talk) 09:04, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

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Brushstrokes

Great work.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 23:25, 3 May 2013 (UTC)

Thanks! Hope to expand the article in the near future. --Another Believer (Talk) 23:27, 3 May 2013 (UTC)

May 3 2013, 19-20h UTC, GLAMout Google Hangout

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Great American Wiknic - Portland

Thanks for all your organizational help with the national page! It would also be great if you could put something preliminary at Wikipedia:Wiknic for Portland asap, as I'm going to start publicity soon.--Pharos (talk) 18:18, 6 May 2013 (UTC)

 Done. --Another Believer (Talk) 18:52, 6 May 2013 (UTC)

WikiCup 2013 April newsletter

We are a week into Round 3, but it is off to a flying start, with Republic of Rose Island Sven Manguard (submissions) claiming for the high-importance Portal:Sports and Portal:Geography (which are the first portals ever awarded bonus points in the WikiCup) and Wales Cwmhiraeth (submissions) claiming for a did you know of sea, the highest scoring individual did you know article ever submitted for the WikiCup. Round 2 saw very impressive scores at close; first place New South Wales Casliber (submissions) and second place Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) both scored over 1000 points; a feat not seen in Round 2 since 2010. This, in part, has been made possible by the change in the bonus points rules, but is also testament to the quality of the competition this year. Pool C and Pool G were most competitive, with three quarters of participants making it to Round 3, while Pool D was the least, with only the top two scorers making it through. The lowest qualifying score was 123, significantly higher than last year's 65, 2011's 41 or even 2010's 100.

The next issue of The Signpost is due to include a brief update on the current WikiCup, comparing it to previous years' competitions. This may be of interest to current WikiCup followers, and may help bring some more new faces into the community. We would also like to note that this round includes an extra competitor to the 32 advertised, who has been added to a random pool. This extra inclusion seems to have been the fairest way to deal with a small mistake made before the beginning of this round, but should not affect the competition in a large way. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please feel free to contact one of the judges.

A rules clarification: content promoted between rounds can be claimed in the round after the break, but not the round before. The case in point is content promoted on 29/30 April, which may be claimed in this round. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn (talk • email) and The ed17 (talk • email) 15:55, 7 May 2013 (UTC)

Re: Deletion of Right 2 Dream Too

I managed to misread when the template had been posted. That's my mistake. I'll re-create the page. You should still go ahead with contesting the speedy deletion, but you'll have the opportunity now. - Vianello (Talk) 18:37, 7 May 2013 (UTC)

Thank you. --Another Believer (Talk) 19:02, 7 May 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 06 May 2013

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News article

The article by David Stabler is nicely done, and I don't mind a bit that he gives you credit for the YU article. Finetooth (talk) 01:18, 12 May 2013 (UTC)

Agreed, Mr. Stabler did a wonderful job. --Another Believer (Talk) 04:13, 12 May 2013 (UTC)
It looked even better in the paper version of The Oregonian today. I think this news story deserves mention in the "In the Media" subsection of the next edition of The Signpost. User:Jayen466 might be the person to ask. Would you like me to ask? Finetooth (talk) 01:25, 13 May 2013 (UTC)
FT, I have already been asked if it would be okay to include the article in the "In the Media" section of The Signpost, so I imagine there is no need to submit an additional request, but feel free if you think a double request might be helpful (or at least indicate additional interest). Thanks! --Another Believer (Talk) 17:23, 13 May 2013 (UTC)
No need for two, methinks. Finetooth (talk) 21:20, 13 May 2013 (UTC)
Beautiful article. My admiration for your person matches your work. Gareth E Kegg (talk) 17:48, 16 May 2013 (UTC)
Agreed, I also enjoyed it. It's nice to receive that type of recognition, especially when it's very well deserved! Ruby 2010/2013 20:58, 16 May 2013 (UTC)
Thank you, both! --Another Believer (Talk) 21:02, 16 May 2013 (UTC)

I saw that picture of the actual "you" via the Signpost, with a job around music and everything...whaa?? Funny how thanks to the internet I, who does not, still presumed to review and nitpick some of your work. ;) Anyway, congrats on getting the word out! Hekerui (talk) 21:46, 16 May 2013 (UTC)

I am always glad to have others review my work, especially experienced Wikipedians like yourself! :) --Another Believer (Talk) 21:50, 16 May 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 13 May 2013

Allow Me GA

Congrats! Allow Me is now a Good Article. I made one minor suggestion that didn't imperil its GA passage, which can be seen on the review page, but you've otherwise got yourself a very taut, well written and sourced article. Good job! BobAmnertiopsis∴ChatMe! 03:48, 18 May 2013 (UTC)

Thank you. Responded on GA review page. --Another Believer (Talk) 23:21, 18 May 2013 (UTC)

This is still on request for copy edit........is it still wanted? Thanks Iztwoz (talk) 11:53, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

Sure! Unless that puts a burden on the project. --Another Believer (Talk) 23:02, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

Just to say I will do the 'GOCE' when finished....probably today. Thanks. Iztwoz (talk) 06:50, 31 May 2013 (UTC)

No, thank you for taking time to copy edit the article! Much appreciated. --Another Believer (Talk) 14:41, 31 May 2013 (UTC)

Thanks much

Thank you for your helpful edits to the article BLT cocktail, much appreciated, — Cirt (talk) 18:05, 22 May 2013 (UTC)

Of course! --Another Believer (Talk) 17:42, 28 May 2013 (UTC)

Thank you for your help with talk page formatting at Everything Tastes Better with Bacon. The article is up for consideration a 2nd time for FAC at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Everything Tastes Better with Bacon/archive2, your input would be appreciated, — Cirt (talk) 19:11, 31 May 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for the kind words about Everything Tastes Better with Bacon, much appreciated, — Cirt (talk) 16:35, 8 June 2013 (UTC)

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The Signpost: 05 June 2013

Woman with Flowered Hat

I am just trying to get Woman with Flowered Hat to WP:DYK for now. Trying to figure out which Picasso it is emulating. Although it has some resemblance to Dora Maar au Chat, that is not the one.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 16:59, 7 June 2013 (UTC)

Gotcha--thanks! --Another Believer (Talk) 17:00, 7 June 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Woman with Flowered Hat

 — Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:05, 10 June 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Weather Machine (sculpture)/GA1

Hi: there's a new GAN waiting for you. -- Zanimum (talk) 01:26, 12 June 2013 (UTC)

I can see you've expanded the article. I might take a look, but Real Life has got me a little busy these days. Good luck with the GA! I think "Today weatherman Willard Scott" would be more appropriate. If that feels awkward, you could also go with "weatherman for Today Willard Scott". Curly Turkey (gobble) 23:08, 12 June 2013 (UTC)
No problem, thanks, and thanks!  Done. --Another Believer (Talk) 02:52, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Weather Machine (sculpture)/GA1

Congrats on GA number 47! -- Zanimum (talk) 23:37, 20 June 2013 (UTC)

Thanks so much! --Another Believer (Talk) 02:35, 21 June 2013 (UTC)

2013 Portland Wiknic

"WIKNIC" 2013!
You're invited to the upcoming "Wiknic", scheduled for Saturday, June 22.
In typical Wikipedia fashion, you can help decide the location. Details and signup here!

Thanks for the notice but I'll be busy out of town visiting friends. — Cirt (talk) 23:50, 12 June 2013 (UTC)

No prob! --Another Believer (Talk) 02:53, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Had a great time and it was great to meet you! Raymond King (talk) 01:19, 23 June 2013 (UTC)

Could you fix a problem

The John M. Moyer House and the Hoyt Hotel and my sandbox are somehow cross wired. Sandbox should be empty, but it still contains text from the Hoyt Hotel (not mine). Visitor7 (talk) 18:06, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

I restored an earlier version of the article. I hope that helps! Let me know if not. --Another Believer (Talk) 19:34, 13 June 2013 (UTC)
Thanks. When I emptied my sandbox again the John M. Moyer House article vanished again, but at least the Hoyt Hotel is back to normal. And my sandbox is named John M. Moyer House.Visitor7 (talk) 06:41, 14 June 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 12 June 2013

Re: Everything Tastes Better with Bacon

Thank you for the kind words! I've always enjoyed contributing to WP:WikiProject Oregon! Especially fun to add content to the project at the FA level. :) Cheers, — Cirt (talk) 18:32, 14 June 2013 (UTC)

Looking forward to your next contribution to WP Oregon! --Another Believer (Talk) 18:33, 14 June 2013 (UTC)
Heh, not sure what that will be or when, because these days I focus on quality improvement projects generally related to Freedom of speech! :) — Cirt (talk) 18:49, 14 June 2013 (UTC)
Perhaps something here will pique your interest. Don't mind me, I am just plugging WikiProject Oregon and trying to recruit your fine skills! --Another Believer (Talk) 18:51, 14 June 2013 (UTC)
Not really, but thanks! I hope you consider the invitation to join WP:WikiProject Freedom of speech! :) — Cirt (talk) 00:22, 17 June 2013 (UTC)

Invitation to join WikiProject Freedom of speech

There is a WikiProject about Freedom of speech, called WP:WikiProject Freedom of speech. If you're interested, here are some easy things you can do:

  1. List yourself as a participant in the WikiProject, by adding your username here: Wikipedia:WikiProject_Freedom_of_speech#Participants.
  2. Add userbox {{User Freedom of speech}} to your userpage, which lists you as a member of the WikiProject.
  3. Tag relevant talk pages of articles and other relevant pages using {{WikiProject Freedom of speech}}.
  4. Join in discussion at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Freedom of speech.
  5. Notify others you think might be interested in Freedom of speech to join the WikiProject.

Thank you for your interest in Freedom of speech, — Cirt (talk) 18:50, 14 June 2013 (UTC)

Invite to WikiProject Oregon

Thanks for the invite to WikiProject Oregon. I don't have much knowledge about Oregon; I moved to Portland from the East Coast last August. But I'm loving it here and would be glad to contribute in whatever way I can. And I'm very interested in the GLAM-Wiki initiative. I'm trying my best to get to the Wiknic so I can hit you up for information there. --Ellemckay (Talk) 02:49, 20 June 2013 (UTC)

Wow, that's great! You do not have to know a lot about Oregon to join the project. I joined the project after I moved here in 2009. I just enjoy working on articles in collaboration with other Oregonians. I am very interested in the GLAM-Wiki initiative as well--hopefully we can discuss the project this weekend! --Another Believer (Talk) 14:53, 20 June 2013 (UTC)

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WikiCup 2013 June newsletter

We are down to our final 16: the 2013 semi-finals are upon us. A score of 321 was required to survive round 3, further cementing this as the most competitive WikiCup yet; round 3 was survived in 2012 with 243 points, in 2011 with 76 points and in 2010 with 250 points. The change may in part be to do with the fact that more articles are now awarded bonus points, in addition to more competitive play. Reaching the final has, in the past, required 573 points (2012, a 135% increase on the score needed to reach round 4), 150 points (2011, a 97% increase) and 417 points (2010, a 72% increase). This round has seen over a third of participants claiming points for featured articles (with seven users claiming for multiple featured articles) and most users have also gained bonus points. However, the majority of points continue to come from good articles, followed by did you know articles. In this round, every content type was utilised by at least one user, proving that the WikiCup brings together content contributors from all corners of the project.

Round 3 saw a number of contributions of note. Idaho Figureskatingfan (submissions) claimed the first featured topic points in this year's competition for her excellent work on topics related to Maya Angelou, the noted American author and poet. We have also continued to see high-importance articles improved as part of the competition: Wyoming Ealdgyth (submissions) was awarded a thoroughly well-earned 560 points for her featured article Middle Ages and 102 points for her good article Battle of Hastings. Good articles James Chadwick and Stanislaw Ulam netted Australia Hawkeye7 (submissions) 102 and 72 points respectively, while 72 points were awarded to Poland Piotrus (submissions) for each of Władysław Sikorski and Emilia Plater, both recently promoted to good article status. Collaborative efforts between WikiCup participants have continued, with, for example, New South Wales Casliber (submissions) and Canada Sasata (submissions) being awarded 180 points each for their featured article on Boletus luridus.

A rules reminder: content promoted between rounds can be claimed in the round after the break, but not the round before. The case in point is content promoted on the 29/30 June, which may be claimed in this round. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. We are currently seeing concern about the amount of time people have to wait for reviews, especially at GAC- if you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to reduce the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn (talk • email) and The ed17 (talk • email) 10:03, 1 July 2013 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Joseph Schwantner: New Morning for the World...

The article Joseph Schwantner: New Morning for the World; Nicolas Flagello: The Passion of Martin Luther King you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Joseph Schwantner: New Morning for the World; Nicolas Flagello: The Passion of Martin Luther King for comments about the article. Well done! The Rambling Man (talk) 16:56, 2 July 2013 (UTC)

Thanks so much! --Another Believer (Talk) 17:48, 2 July 2013 (UTC)

Drowning Girl

Thanks for your recent editorial assistance at Drowning Girl. Please comment at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Drowning Girl/archive1‎.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 21:33, 2 July 2013 (UTC)

I have responded to your concerns. Come have a look.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 20:29, 4 July 2013 (UTC)
Everyone else who has participated in the discussion has made their decision (all supports so far). I am wondering if you would like to express yourself at this time.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 13:12, 10 July 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 03 July 2013

Traveling Shoes FAC

Hey AB, you had stuff to say about this FAC [1], but you didn't weigh in one way or another. I'm sure you know which way I'd like to you go. ;) Would you mind going over and taking a look? Thanks, I appreciate the assistance. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 16:38, 6 July 2013 (UTC)

Hi, Christine. Apologies for the delayed response, but I was recently out of town for a while. Reviewing articles is not my area of interest or expertise, so I often ask questions and leave comments without offering a vote for or against article promotion. However, I will try to take a look at the article again once I have completed a major Wikipedia project/presentation that is currently occupying much of my time. --Another Believer (Talk) 15:13, 10 July 2013 (UTC)

Category:Oh Land

Category:Oh Land, which you created, has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. --StarcheerspeaksnewslostwarsTalk to me 22:46, 9 July 2013 (UTC)

Gate to the Northwest Passage

Proposed deletion of Gate to the Northwest Passage

The article Gate to the Northwest Passage has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

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Nomination of Gate to the Northwest Passage for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Gate to the Northwest Passage 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/Gate to the Northwest Passage 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. ConcernedVancouverite (talk) 22:16, 11 July 2013 (UTC)

I'll suggest you stop badgering the !voters on the AfD, and stop re-adding trivia into the article. The former will get you blocked, and the latter will ensure the article is deleted. Your edit-warring is not recommended to continue either (✉→BWilkins←✎) 00:23, 13 July 2013 (UTC)
Hmm, ok, no problem. I did not think I was badgering or edit warring, but I yield and requested feedback on the article's talk page for each of my revisions. Thanks. --Another Believer (Talk) 00:27, 13 July 2013 (UTC)
No, you have re-added removed items more than once - you're going to cause the article to get deleted by adding ridiculous and unrelated trivia and junk, plus get yourself blocked. Right now it's borderline, more junk about white dots will push it over the edge (✉→BWilkins←✎) 00:29, 13 July 2013 (UTC)
Oh, apologies, I thought the rule was that you could make multiple revisions if related to different content. (I reverted one edit re: one piece of content and other re: another piece of content.) Sorry for the misunderstanding. --Another Believer (Talk) 00:32, 13 July 2013 (UTC)

BWilkins, this is the second time recently I've randomly come across a talk page where you are aggressively threatening a good faith editor with blocks. What gives? An author of an article can't question rationales at AfD - that's simply not true. And how well is it going to work out when you start calling another editor's work "ridiculous and unrelated trivia and junk"? If you don't think it should be in there, make a cogent policy-based argument against it. Jeez, man. The Interior (Talk) 04:53, 13 July 2013 (UTC)

There's a difference between badgering on the AfD and visiting !voters talkpages, and proper AfD behaviour and discourse. The edit-warring is unacceptable. So, "interior", why not read the entire situation before saying a word? You're clearly lacking such decorum - so you're best to shut up when you're only partly-educated to the situation, rather than look the way you do now ... and also confuse the heck out of another editor. Congratulations (✉→BWilkins←✎) 10:47, 13 July 2013 (UTC)
I have read over the whole situation, and I too would like to request that you take it easy a bit. You're coming on too strong, and its confusing your point. I'm not saying you're right or wrong, just that I think you'd get your point across a little better if you calm down a little. Sergecross73 msg me 02:07, 16 July 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 10 July 2013

Featured article candidates

Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Whaam!/archive1

I forgot to let you know that Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Whaam!/archive1 is open.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 20:51, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Assessment/Torpedo...Los!

You also may want to comment at Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Assessment/Torpedo...Los!.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 20:53, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

The Signpost: 17 July 2013

Your GA nomination of Petersen Rock Garden

Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know I am glad to be reviewing the article Petersen Rock Garden 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 GA bot, on behalf of Khazar2 -- Khazar2 (talk) 18:48, 20 July 2013 (UTC)

I've begun the review and just need your thoughts on a minor point. It looks otherwise ready to promote; thanks for your work on this one! -- Khazar2 (talk) 13:12, 22 July 2013 (UTC)
The Good Article Barnstar
For your contributions to bring Petersen Rock Garden, and many others, to Good Article status. Your contributions are greatly appreciated! -- Khazar2 (talk) 20:15, 22 July 2013 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Petersen Rock Garden

The article Petersen Rock Garden you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Petersen Rock Garden for comments about the article. Well done! Message delivered by GA bot, on behalf of Khazar2 -- Khazar2 (talk) 20:18, 22 July 2013 (UTC)

Thanks so much! --Another Believer (Talk) 20:45, 22 July 2013 (UTC)
My pleasure-- it was a fun read. -- Khazar2 (talk) 20:50, 22 July 2013 (UTC)

This week's articles for improvement - 22 July 2013 to 28 July 2013

This week's article for improvement is
Stationery
Please be bold and help improve it!

posted by Northamerica1000(talk) 13:49, 23 July 2013 (UTC)

I've added an opt-in section for those interested in receiving TAFI notifications on the project's main page, located here. Also, a revised notification template has been created, located at Template:TAFI weekly selections notice. Northamerica1000(talk) 04:06, 24 July 2013 (UTC)

Great! I think the revised version looks much better. --04:41, 24 July 2013 (UTC)~
Thanks! Northamerica1000(talk) 05:00, 24 July 2013 (UTC)
Hello again Another Believer: One more thing, those that don't opt-in won't receive the message again. Since you said on TAFI talk that you are fine with receiving the notifications, just a heads up to inform you regarding this matter. Happy editing! Northamerica1000(talk) 20:13, 24 July 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for the reminder. I am pretty good about seeing the banners on the Main Page and on Facebook, so I will have to decide if I want talk page notifications as well. --Another Believer (Talk) 20:17, 24 July 2013 (UTC)

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A Song Flung Up to Heaven FAC

Hey AB, since you reviewed All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes, would you mind taking a look at the most recent Angelou article I've submitted for FAC? Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/A Song Flung Up to Heaven/archive1. Thanks, it would be muchly appreciated. And thanks for the nice barnstar you gave me this week. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 20:06, 28 July 2013 (UTC)

WikiCup 2013 July newsletter

We're halfway through this year's penultimate round, and the competition is moving along well. Pool A's Canada Sasata (submissions) currently leads overall, while Pool B's Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) is second. Both leaders are WikiCup veterans, and both have already scored over 600 points this month. If the round were to end today, London Miyagawa (submissions), with 274 points, would be the lowest-scoring participant to make it through. This indicates that participants will need a score comparable to last year's (573, the highest ever) to qualify for the final. The high scores this year are a testament both to the quality of participants and to the increased focus on significant content (eligible for bonus points) in this year's competition. So far this round, both Sasata and Wales Cwmhiraeth (submissions) have made up over half of their score through bonus points, with, for example, high importance FA koala earning Sasata a total of 440 points (from a multiplier of 4.4) and high-importance GA sea earning Cwmhiraeth a total of 216 points (from a multiplier of 7.2). Other articles on important topics submitted this round include a featured article on the Norman conquest of England by Wyoming Ealdgyth (submissions), and good articles on Nobel laureate in literature Henryk Sienkiewicz, Nobel laureate in physics Hans Bethe, and the noted Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryū. These articles are by Poland Piotrus (submissions), Australia Hawkeye7 (submissions) and Sturmvogel_66 respectively.

Other than that, there is not much to report! If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to reduce the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn (talk • email) and The ed17 (talk • email) 23:28, 31 July 2013 (UTC)

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