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Primate at FAC

Hello! As a previous reviewer of Primate at FAC it would be great if you could have another look at the article. The FAC has been restarted, and any comments would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Jack (talk) 17:24, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, I don't think I'll have the time to give it the attention it deserves. Giggy (talk) 22:51, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
No worries. Cheers, Jack (talk) 22:53, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

Portal:Schools

Hi Giggy, I know you're no longer a featured portal director, but if you get the chance do you think you could take an objective look at Portal:Schools which is up for featured portal? I haven't received additional input from User:RichardF since August and the only other commentator supported in September. Many thanks, --Jh12 (talk) 17:57, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, I don't think I'll have the time to give it the attention it deserves. Giggy (talk) 22:51, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

What's up?

Hey don't let the elections get you down. – How do you turn this on (talk) 23:10, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

The WPVG Newsletter (November 2008)

Arbcom vote

FYI I think you voted on WJBscribe's page with your bot account by mistake. [1] I removed the vote, but just want to let you know so you don't forget that one on your real account. Cheers! Prodego talk 23:22, 3 December 2008 (UTC)

You are correct, I was logged into the wrong account by accident. I undid and resigned. Giggy (talk) 23:23, 3 December 2008 (UTC)

Get your ass back in here

Excuse me while I don't sugar-coat this: Get back to work. Do you understand what happens when all of the good editors get frustrated and leave? The morons win and the encyclopedia turns into an even bigger steaming pile of dog crap than it currently is. You are near the top of my unpublished list of the top editors on the project who actually have a clue, and you damn well should have been an administrator twenty times over by now. You can't control the proliferation of stupid people on Wikipedia, but you definitely can choose not to become one of them by quitting.

Com'on back. This place needs you. Trusilver 18:33, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

Seconded. WesleyDodds (talk) 12:03, 7 December 2008 (UTC)
Erm...I don't get it...Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 12:56, 7 December 2008 (UTC)
I'm sorry to see you've left, but I don't join in with the urges for you to come back. While it'd be great to have you return, the choice is ultimately up to you and your decision to leave should be respected. If you decide not to come back, I hope your endeavours off-wiki will be just as fruitful as they have been on-wiki. Best, —Anonymous DissidentTalk 14:45, 7 December 2008 (UTC)
Ditto---Balloonman PoppaBalloon 02:28, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
Seconded. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 03:39, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

Ignore the useless people. YellowMonkey (bananabucket) 02:24, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

How can WP:AUS get 200 GAs without you? YellowMonkey (bananabucket) 03:21, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
I don't see why you take the views of a single contributor so seriously. A lot of people say things I disagree with (some very very strongly so), I just put it down to diversity of opinion. Orderinchaos 07:52, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

You may have December off; after that, The Work Assignments Committee will have messages for you. Cheers, Jack Merridew 11:27, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Alternative Music Newsletter for November 2008

The Alternative music WikiProject Newsletter
Issue 20 - November 2008
"I had access to the most quality fanny available." - Jarvis Cocker
Project news
New members

A Stop at Willoughby and Trap The Drum Wonder joined the alternative music fold during November.

Editors

User:WesleyDodds

SoxBot II (talk) 02:57, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Powderfinger-Thrilloilogy-21sec.ogg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Powderfinger-Thrilloilogy-21sec.ogg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BJBot (talk) 07:02, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

Muse task force invite

I previously invited you to the Muse WikiProject, and I now invite you to the task force!

Greetings editor. I see that you have made a few edits on articles related to Muse, and am therefore inviting you to support the Muse task force I am creating! Simply sign your name (~~~~) and leave any comments you want to (optional), under the 'Participants' heading. Please show your support, and keep up the good work!

Thanks, hope to see you there!

Andre666 (talk) 11:11, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Australia newsletter,December 2008

WikiProject Australia newsletter Issue 2, Volume 1December 16, 2008

Welcome! WikiProject Australia is a WikiProject, which aims to improve Wikipedia's coverage of Australia and Australia-related topics. This newsletter exists simply to notify Australian Wikipedians of ongoing events within the project and relating to Australia on Wikipedia.

Last year, an informal pact/commitment was made late in the year to aim for 100 good articles by the end of the year. As a result, a net increase of 24 GAs was achieved in December 2007 and the GA count hit triple figures, ending the year on 106 GAs. This year seasonally adjusted, the GA production has been slower than in last during the May-November periods (see graphs below). At the start of the month, our WikiProject had 178 good articles. Another GA Drive has been organised, with the hope of reaching the double century by the end of the year or Australia Day 2009 at the least. As of 16 December, there are 180 GAs and 15 currently nominated, primarily in response to the GA appeal. Everyone's help is requested to make the drive a success.

Following the 2008 Summer Olympics, some Australian Wikipedians attended the various welcome home parades for the athletes, with one objective being to help create free images of the athletes. Previously, less than ten had photos. However, there are now over 100 athletes that do have photos, but unfortunately in some cases, they have not yet been identified. Help is requested for this purpose at the link above.

Wikimedia Australia

After much hard work in slogging through paperwork and government regulations, Wikimedia Australia was incorporated on 6 August, and membership was opened on 12 November. Its stated purpose is to be "an independent, not-for-profit organisation, whose primary aim is to promote equality of opportunity to access and participate in the collaborative creation of Free Cultural Works, especially educational works, and works about Australia, its culture, natural environment, and Australian news and media". It will be developing a joint publication with Creative Commons Australia, and members are in the process of spreading the Wikipedia message, with Wikipedia being introduced into the curriculum in some courses in Australia next year. The first AGM is planned for 11 January 2009.

Well known Australian Wikipedian and polyglot FA writer Casliber, known for his writings on Australian wildlife among other things, has placed first in this year's arbitration election and appears certain to be appointed.

Quality watch

Mattinbgn is rather camera shy, so here is Harry Trott.

2008 saw a major feat for WikiProject Australia: 100 articles were promoted to featured article status. This is huge not only for the project's individual members and those who helped achieved such an impressive statistic, but for all of Wikipedia. Everyone involved has given readers from all around the world a chance to learn about Australia and relevant topics online from the best of sources. Congratulations to Mattinbgn, who wrote the 100th FA, Harry Trott. Also of note was the promotion of national icon Sir Donald Bradman, which then appeared as the main page FA on his 100th birthday. WikiProject Australia's maiden featured topics arrived early in the year, with Dream Days at the Hotel Existence and Powderfinger albums, both about the band Powderfinger. New South Wales and Music of Australia became featured portals. A further 13 featured lists have been produced.

Recent events
This month's newsletter was written by YellowMonkey and published by TinucherianBot. If you wish to stop receiving it, receive it in a different format, or submit items for consideration next month, see our co-ordination page.
Issue 2, Volume 2, December 2008. See newsletter archive for previous issues, or view this issue directly.
Newly-promoted content (since 1 September)
Good articles

End of November 2008 statistics

Here are some statistics for WikiProject Australia in terms of 2008's good article and featured article promotions. Summing it up: 116 featured articles, and 178 good articles. So far this year, a net 36 FAs and 72 GAs have been added. The areas of FA growth were cricket (+12), military history (+7), swimming (+5), Powderfinger (+4), birds (+4), Silverchair (+2), Holden (+1), Wiggles (+1). These areas have been traditional strengths of the project, and this year, Abraham, B.S. has started another strong tradition, with a series of articles on Australian Victoria Cross awardees (1FA, 8GA). It would be great to see a wider range of Australian topics represented at FA in future. Two FAs were sent to Featured article review, but Bilby was instrumental in renovating and saving both Shrine of Remembrance and Waterfall Gully, South Australia.

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Peer Review 3 (Odexed)

Thanks for assisting in the improvement for the article Odex's actions against file-sharing, and please accept my apologies for the previous lack of response and edits due to dealing with real-life issues. I'm pleased to let you know that the third PR for the article is now up, and looking forward to hearing feedback from you so that it can be brought over to FAC soon. - Best regards, Mailer Diablo 22:56, 18 December 2008 (UTC)

Hallelujah

Seeing as I'm racking my brains trying to think of some music article editors... do you want to help get Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen song) to FA by next June (2009)? Seeing as you've done a lot of song FAs, you may know what to do. Ta, Sceptre (talk) 21:19, 20 December 2008 (UTC)

Unitarian greetings

Happy holidays

Merry Christmas from Promethean

O'Hai there Giggy/Archive, Merry Christmas!

Giggy/Archive,
I wish you and your family all the best this Christmas and that you also have a Happy and safe new year.
Thankyou for all your contributions to Wikipedia this year and I look forward to seeing many more from you in the future.
Your work around Wikipedia has not gone un-noticed, this notice is testimony to that
Please feel free to drop by my talkpage any time to say Hi, as I will probably say Hi back :)

All the Best.   «l| Ψrometheăn ™|l»  (talk)

Season's Greetings

Wishing you the very best for the season. Guettarda (talk) 01:47, 27 December 2008 (UTC)