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Good article reassessment

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Happy Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Bihu to you!

Happy Thai Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Bihu to you!

May all your endeavours have a fruitful beginning and prosperous ending!  — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 09:59, 14 January 2018 (UTC)

West Bengal

Could you by any chance take up the review of West Bengal as a GA ? (for context [this] will tell you why I came here).Also if possible try to be exceptionally strict while reviewing as I have plans to take this to FA later on and want to finish of any problems at this early stage.Thanks — Force Radical∞ ( Talk ⋯ Contribs ) 15:35, 18 January 2018 (UTC)

TFA

Thank you for Sonic Spinball, "a lacklustre and rushed game"! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:17, 19 January 2018 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Writer's Barnstar
I just wanted to tell you how great I think your work is. Many of your articles (Nights: Journey of Dreams, Super Mario World, etc.) are what I based my GAs/FAs on. Props to you! JOEBRO64 22:12, 9 February 2018 (UTC)
Thank you Joebro, that means a lot! It's really gratifying to hear that my work has inspired others, just like others have before me. JAGUAR 22:50, 9 February 2018 (UTC)
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MfD nomination of Portal:British Overseas Territories

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Request for excerpt of Nintendo Official Magazine Issue #72

Hello there Jaguar,

I realized you've retired and might not see this but just in case you do go on Wikipedia any time soon:

I was wondering if I could get my hands on the seventy-second issue of Nintendo Official Magazine, specifically its Mario's Picross review? I'm trying to improve the article and you are listed as the contact for that specific issue on this page. The excerpt would help broaden the reception section as well as provide some references.

Please ping me if you read this. Thanks~

~ P*h3i (📨) 07:48, 13 March 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for the email! This source will be a big help for referencing. ~ P*h3i (📨) 22:08, 14 March 2018 (UTC)

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Speedy deletion nomination of Portal:United States Territories

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WP:Missing Wikipedians

Your name has been added to the above list due to inactivity. If by some chance you ever come back, then please remove yourself from it. Snuggums (talk / edits) 20:47, 10 June 2018 (UTC)

Precious anniversary

Precious
Three years!

Miss you and your reviewing! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:42, 18 June 2018 (UTC)

AfroCine: Join us for the Months of African Cinema in October!

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This is to introduce you to a new Wikiproject called AfroCine. This new project is dedicated to improving the Wikipedia coverage of the history, works, people, places, events, etc, that are associated with the cinema, theatre and arts of Africa, African countries, the carribbean, and the diaspora. If you would love to be part of this or you're already contributing in this area, kindly list your name as a participant on the project page here.

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A goat for you!

You're missed on Wikipedia. Hope you're doing well.

MaranoFan (talk) 08:15, 21 September 2018 (UTC)

Welcome to the Months of African Cinema!

Greetings!

The AfroCine Project welcomes you to October, the first out of the two months which has been dedicated to improving contents that centre around the cinema of Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora.

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A goat for you!

Miss you mann!! Coming back to see you have retired is sad. Wish you good fortunes in the years to come.

The Herald (Benison) (talk) 08:22, 2 November 2018 (UTC)

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2019


Die Zeit, die Tag und Jahre macht

Happy 2019

a time for thanks and praise

begin it with music and memories

Thank you for your part in Bradley Cooper!- Miss you. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:00, 5 January 2019 (UTC)

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Nomination for deletion of Template:North Wiltshire

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Precious anniversary

Precious
Four years!

miss you --Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:14, 18 June 2019 (UTC)

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AfroCine: Join the Months of African Cinema this October!

Greetings!

After a successful first iteration of the “Months of African Cinema” last year, we are happy to announce that it will be happening again this year, starting from October 1! In the 2018 edition of the contest, about 600 Wikipedia articles were created in at least 8 languages. There were also contributions to Wikidata and Wikimedia commons, which brought the total number of wikimedia pages created during the contest to over 1,000.

The AfroCine Project welcomes you to October, the first out of the two months which have been dedicated to creating and improving content that centre around the cinema of Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora. Join us in this global edit-a-thon, by helping to create or expand articles which are connected to this scope. Also remember to list your name under the participants section.

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editToken

Hello Jaguar,

Your script User:Jaguar/monobook.js is no longer functional because it attempts to get an editToken from mw.user.tokens. The script should instead get a csrfToken. editTokens were removed from mw.user.tokens on October 3, 2019 at Phabricator during this edit as they were redundant to csrfTokens.– BrandonXLF (talk) 00:06, 25 November 2019 (UTC)

WT:Featured article candidates/Super Mario World/archive1

Jaguar: hope you're enjoying your retirement. This is from the last batch of blurbs for older FACs. No rush; it might be a while before it's scheduled at WP:TFA. - Dank (push to talk) 21:24, 20 December 2019 (UTC)


Farewell

Just saw you declared retirement less than half an hour ago. If it's official this time, then I'll wish you a last goodbye and give my best regards. Take care pal. Snuggums (talk / edits) 17:52, 15 February 2018 (UTC)

Thank you SNUGGUMS, this really means a lot. This is truly the end, and I feel like I've reached a point where I must close one chapter of my life and start a new one. This isn't a decision I've taken lightly but for a number of reasons I must do what I can to move on and focus my attention on more concrete aspects. I feel more uplifted now, like a good weight has been taken off me. Farewell my friend, it has been a pleasure working with you over the years. JAGUAR 17:59, 15 February 2018 (UTC)
In that case, I'll miss you, and also enjoyed working together. You won't be forgotten. Snuggums (talk / edits) 22:35, 15 February 2018 (UTC)

I will also miss you - we haven't worked together a lot, but I always appreciated your work here, and loved following your Rare Replay and NiGHTS projects among others. Thank you, and I wish you good luck.--Alexandra IDVtalk 00:00, 16 February 2018 (UTC)

I'll miss you too, Jaguar. We never fully worked together (I did end up getting Sonic CD to GA-status on my own), but like IDV, I am a huge fan of your work and will cherish being able to have communicated with you. Goodbye :) JOEBRO64 00:03, 16 February 2018 (UTC)

Tell me its not true! But, it is your decision, my friend, and I respect that. Bonne chance and farewell. All the best for your future endeavours. I've enjoyed the time I've worked together with you and will certainly miss you.  — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 13:06, 27 February 2018 (UTC)
It was a pleasure working with you Jaguar. I will miss you greatly. Have a wonderful life. Adios! Yashthepunisher (talk) 14:37, 27 February 2018 (UTC)
the desert is good for thought
Didn't you say you were unafraid of a certain GA review? - Will miss you. Good wishes! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:55, 27 February 2018 (UTC)
You were one of the first people I came across on Wikipedia, seems like the end of an era. 😢 I hope you check in every once in a while. Good luck with, well, life. VedantTalk 17:51, 27 February 2018 (UTC)
Coming back after two years to see you have retired. Its really sad mann!! You will be missed my brother. Wish you great fortunes in all your endeavors in the years to come. The Herald (Benison) (talk) 08:25, 2 November 2018 (UTC)
Thank you for everything you've done for Wikipedia, especially as a member of the Video games project. Take care of yourself and best wishes in your post-Wikipedia life. Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 03:45, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

The Great Britain/Ireland Destubathon

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You're back?!?

I don't believe I'm seeing this. Welcome back! How are things? Hope everything's been alright with all this pandemic craziness. JOEBRO64 22:27, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

It's good to hear from you Jeobro. It seems that my ten year old dream finally became a reality! Perhaps the pandemic has had a hand in encouraging me to return, however long for I'm not sure. There are still some things I've wanted to do and can hopefully see about doing them before my university work draws me away again. A lot has changed. I hope you've been well - I see you've been busy and have left a huge mark on here. Some things look different here now. Not sure what else has changed but am glad to see the content is still flowing from everyone. JAGUAR 22:47, 23 April 2020 (UTC)

Jag, welcome back! Your return has made me so happy. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 00:40, 24 April 2020 (UTC)

Thanks Christine it's good to see you're still around. Hope all is well. JAGUAR 18:43, 28 April 2020 (UTC)

I've been trying to get Wipeout 2048 to TFA status here, but I think there's too many opposes. Can you improve the article so that way you can nominate it for TFA status? I have no interest in the coronavirus btw. «I'm Aya Syameimaru!I文々。新聞Iuserbako» 04:07, 24 April 2020 (UTC)

Hey Jaguar. Welcome back to Wikipedia. Not sure what you missed but its always nice to see people back on the saddle. GamerPro64 05:09, 24 April 2020 (UTC)

Thanks GP. Not sure how active I will be this summer but if I get the time I would like to perhaps return to those abandoned FAs. JAGUAR 18:43, 28 April 2020 (UTC)

Welcome back, Jaguar! Good to see you around. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to. – Rhain ☔ 23:23, 28 April 2020 (UTC)

  • How nice to see you pop up on my notifications today, Jaguar. It appears you've been away, judging by the comments above. Great to see you back and I hope you and yours are well. CassiantoTalk 11:04, 29 April 2020 (UTC)
Thank you Cassianto, long time no speak. Good to see you still fighting the good fight! JAGUAR 21:09, 1 May 2020 (UTC)
  • Woah, so glad to see you back. Finally something good to come out of all the craziness going on right now. Welcome!—NØ 21:35, 1 May 2020 (UTC)
Good to hear from you too MF. I remember we had some laughs in those days. JAGUAR 21:38, 1 May 2020 (UTC)

Donkey Kong Country

Sorry to keep starting new threads on your talk :P... but I wanted to ask you if you would be interested in potentially collaborating with me on this over the summer. I think the game needs to have a FA-quality article, but unfortunately the article as-is has deteriorated considerably since you got it promoted in 2015 (especially that gameplay section). I've started a draft at User:TheJoebro64/drafts/DKC to bring some glory back to Donkey Kong Island, and I think I might need some help from the Oracle of Rare himself. If you don't want to help it's fine, I just wanted to ask JOEBRO64 19:38, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

Hey Joe, I'm glad you asked! I was actually looking over DKC a few days ago and was lamenting over its woeful condition. To be honest I was never happy with my contribution to it because so much more could have been added. It has deteriorated a lot since, you're right. I've always wanted to push it to FA and I'm sure our dream team could do just that. I finished my second year at university a few days ago (exams got cancelled) so for once I'll be totally free until September. I don't know if you saw me editing Rayman 2 - I always intended that to be my FA swansong before I left Wikipedia but never got around to it. It can wait though, I'll see if I can prepare some sources for DKC. I think it needs a total revamp. JAGUAR 20:27, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
Sounds good! I've mostly been gathering sources at this point and laying the groundwork; I've got a few tests to finish up myself, and then I've got to finish up the GAN for The Defenders (miniseries). But after that I'm totally ready. Also I really wanted to have an excuse to cite this Kotaku piece JOEBRO64 17:04, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

Something that might make you angry.

https://www.engadget.com/2010-10-27-activision-and-nintendo-were-involved-in-rare-bidding-war.html

Apparently Nintendo almost completely acquired Rare. Pisses me off, if I'm being frank. JOEBRO64 02:33, 1 May 2020 (UTC)

Jesus I had no idea. We could be living in an alternate timeline right now where we didn't get utter garbage like It's Mr Pants and Nintendo not be relegated for a decade. It's so melancholy... JAGUAR 21:09, 1 May 2020 (UTC)
Again, sorry to keep posting here... but another thing about the Microsoft acquisition that's pretty hard to believe. JOEBRO64 22:20, 24 May 2020 (UTC)
No need to apologise Joe. I wouldn't have been surprised if Microsoft thought they owned James Bond! I wonder what DK would have looked like on Xbox even if such a thing was plausible. To be fair it's a franchise Nintendo hasn't done much with since Rare was bought out. Sorry for the late response — I haven't been online this week but I haven't forgotten about DKC. I'll make a start on the development section tomorrow as more sources have been brought to our attention. Hope all is well, first the pandemic and now the unrest... JAGUAR 22:09, 2 June 2020 (UTC)
Feel free to use the information that's on the draft page I started. Can't wait! JOEBRO64 22:12, 2 June 2020 (UTC)

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Wikipedia:The 50,000 Destubbing Challenge

Probably won't tempt you!† Encyclopædius 16:59, 9 June 2020 (UTC)

Happy...

Hey, Jaguar. I'd like to wish you a wonderful First Edit Day on behalf of the Wikipedia Birthday Committee!
Have a great day! CommanderWaterford (talk) 06:48, 15 June 2020 (UTC)

Happy First Edit Day!

Happy First Edit Day, Jaguar, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day! PATH SLOPU 08:22, 15 June 2020 (UTC)

Happy First Edit Day!

Happy First Edit Day!

Have a very happy first edit anniversary!

From the Birthday Committee, CAPTAIN RAJU(T) 21:55, 15 June 2020 (UTC)

Good article reassessment notice

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Precious anniversary

Precious
Five years!

Feels good to see you active again! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:51, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Have a very happy birthday on your special day!

Best wishes, ~SS49~ {talk} 01:17, 27 June 2020 (UTC)

Thank you! JAGUAR 11:36, 27 June 2020 (UTC)

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Have a very happy birthday on your special day!

Best wishes, CAPTAIN RAJU(T) 18:24, 27 June 2020 (UTC)

Portsmouth copyedit

Just wanted to let you know that I haven't disappeared; our daughter and her family are here for a few days. After they return to North Carolina on Thursday, I'll be back. Stay well and all the best, Miniapolis 00:33, 23 June 2020 (UTC)

Their return has been postponed until Saturday, and I look forward to returning to the copyedit then. All the best, Miniapolis 15:12, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
No worries, I've disappeared myself this week. Thank you the excellent copyedit you're doing so far Miniapolis, it will help me a great deal. JAGUAR 16:24, 26 June 2020 (UTC)
Many thanks for the kind words, and it's finally done; I've added the copyedit to the article history on the talk page. Stay well, good luck with FA and all the best, Miniapolis 20:23, 1 July 2020 (UTC)
Thank you Miniapolis for your thorough copyedit, I really appreciate the time you took to go through it! Just waiting for a couple of history books to arrive and then I can start work on the article. Thank you again. JAGUAR 21:00, 2 July 2020 (UTC)

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Hello

Great to see you around. How are you keeping? CassiantoTalk 13:39, 22 August 2020 (UTC)

I've been well thank you Cassianto. I was whisked away again but now I'm back and am more determined to actually get on writing stuff! I got some books in the post which I plan to use to help me get Portsmouth to FA in the future. How have you been? JAGUAR 15:00, 22 August 2020 (UTC)

PlayStation (console)

Is there a particular reason you're switching some of the references to HARV style? WP:CITEVAR suggests styles shouldn't be changed and should be consistent within an article. -- ferret (talk) 21:16, 8 September 2020 (UTC)

Don't worry ferret, I'm planning to convert most (if not all) the refs to harv. I'm planning to get the article to GA status after a six year long spell! Should have probably put an {{under construction}} notice to signal my intent, but early days yet. JAGUAR 21:19, 8 September 2020 (UTC)
That makes me worry, that was the whole point of my message. You shouldn't be changing it to harv at all, not without consensus to change the established citation style. Please reverse course, harv is not the established style and is certainly uncommon and atypical in the video game space. -- ferret (talk) 21:22, 8 September 2020 (UTC)
I wasn't aware? I've done the same in other VG articles, and me and Joebro recently converted refs to harv at DKC. I've always preferred it personally as it feels more 'encyclopaedic' if you know what I mean. JAGUAR 21:26, 8 September 2020 (UTC)
You weren't aware that HARV was not the established style in PlayStation? Or that it's not typically used on video game articles (it's not)? Or that CITEVAR, which I just linked, existed? Either way, I'm expressing opposition as I feel it's absolutely worse for readers, in that you have to make extra clicks to get to the reference, as well as doubling the amount of space taken up references, especially on mobile. -- ferret (talk) 21:32, 8 September 2020 (UTC)
I wasn't aware that the Harvard style was discouraged on video games articles (or any topic for that matter). To be fair I've been away for so long my familiarity with guidlines has dulled a bit. In the case of the PlayStation article most of the sources I will be using will derive from magazines, journals and a few books I own. In this case I would prefer Harvard as it's more versatile with referencing prints and there's the benefit of having the works in alphabetical order. Should I raise this on the talk page before I proceed with the rewrite? JAGUAR 21:40, 8 September 2020 (UTC)
What exactly is your goal in switching to Harv? How does it make referencing more versatile? Also you should be aware of Wikipedia:HARVARD which was just depreciated this month. -- ferret (talk) 21:49, 8 September 2020 (UTC)
It was text-based parenthetical citations that was depreciated, was it not? Quite certain I've never seen them on Wikipedia before. Anyway I don't have a goal or anything, I just think harv refs are more precise in referencing specific pages and are more suited for in-depth articles, which PlayStation is (or should be soon). I'll see what others think. Maybe university swayed me. JAGUAR 22:10, 8 September 2020 (UTC)
Are you familiar with {{rp}} for specifying pages on "normal" refs? Which will soon (tm) be integrated into the ref tag itself. -- ferret (talk) 22:13, 8 September 2020 (UTC)
No. That looks good. Wish it was integrated a long time ago. JAGUAR 22:21, 8 September 2020 (UTC)
If your goal is to have all the citations in one place, rather than buried in the wikitext all over, look at how Space Run (which you reviewed!) was done. You can do that with normal references. {{rp}} will let you specify a page where needed, and in the near (tm) future, you'll be able to do it directly on the tag. Switching to that style also technically requires a consensus, but I'd support that. -- ferret (talk) 22:28, 8 September 2020 (UTC)
  • It's common to use {{sfn}} and a dedicated Bibliography/Sources section when expanding/sourcing an article that has more page references than web links. As long as it's part of expansion/rewrite to make the citations easier to read (i.e., not a drive-by for cosmetics), as long as it meets the needs when discussed with the page's other editors, I've never seen it to be an issue. If an article's notes are 80% web links, though, you probably don't need to convert the whole thing to harv notation, but can use a hybrid (similar to how it is at this moment, only using short footnotes for the items that cite books, whose full citations are in a separate section). But for the love of Jimbo anything but {{rp}}, which makes citations even more obtuse for readers. By the way, the recent RfC wasn't deprecating harv notation but in-line notation. Harv notation is the standard for short footnotes. czar 09:12, 9 September 2020 (UTC)
That's what I thought czar, I've always used {{sfn}} for a dedicated bibliography and the short footnotes will make it easier for me and the reader. Just tried out {{rp}} in a sandbox and think it clutters the prose. I suppose I'll carry on with what I'm doing but won't convert it all to harv, only the books/journals. Similar to what I last did with Super Mario World. JAGUAR 11:28, 9 September 2020 (UTC)
Expanding bibligraphy for new books and journals would likely not have caught my eye. My opposition stems for web cites being converted one by one from the existing reference style to Harv. That said, I continue to believe Harv is more harmful to readers in a general sense. My thoughts on that are on the talk page. -- ferret (talk) 13:54, 9 September 2020 (UTC)

Hello Sir

My Name Is Omar, An Editor on Arabic wikipedia! This Is My First Time writing a message to Someone From Other lang Wikipedia. I could not help but admire your page, and also wonder about your interests that are very similar to me, as well as the very similar birthdate, as I was born on January 27, 1996 I would like to get to know you better or talk to you about a topic! عمر أنور (talk) 01:18, 12 November 2020 (UTC)

Hello Omar, it is nice to hear from you. It is interesting that our birthdates are quite similar! 1996 was a good year. My interests range from history to ships and geography. What are yours? I have also learned a bit about the Arabian region from my studies. JAGUAR 01:45, 12 November 2020 (UTC)

I'm So Glad That You Replied, As For My Interests Is Basically History (Medieval and Older), and Ships (ww1 and ww2 and little bit of older era), Also a little Bit Of Technology (Programing Mostly As I'm Also a C# Programer and a), Right Now I Have No Interest In Geography (0 knowledge). Right Now I'm Working On this article, and i see you are working on playstation article, witch is on list.عمر أنور (talk) 14:35, 12 November 2020 (UTC)

Naval ships are one of the best covered areas on the English Wikipedia. You've made a good start! Looking at articles in other languages is a good way to collect more sources. I've never written about ships before but I usually work on things I find interesting. I'm also interested in general technology but don't think I could write about those topics. I plan to work on some biographies next, if my university studies don't draw me away... JAGUAR 23:50, 12 November 2020 (UTC)

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Thank you today for the article, introduced: "I spent a fair amount of time nurturing this article ... It was quite shocking to see how much little coverage this game got despite its magnitude and apparent status as the "greatest platform game of all time" ... Thankfully I've learned from past mistakes and have corrected my habits for over-complicating things. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:54, 21 November 2020 (UTC)

Thank you Gerda. I hope you are keeping well. JAGUAR 18:46, 21 November 2020 (UTC)
Fairly well, thank you, see my talk. How about you? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:08, 21 November 2020 (UTC)
I've been OK thank you Gerda. Bogged down with my studies unfortunately, though I wish the lockdown will end once and for all. What was on your talk page? JAGUAR 22:20, 22 November 2020 (UTC)
Much more detail than I'd like to repeat here. On top a work by BB (Benjamin Britten), on his birthday, - a little ritual of mine since his centenary in 2013. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:33, 22 November 2020 (UTC)
Oh yes, Benjamin Britten. I wasn't sure what I was looking for but I saw that. You have a good knack for keeping track of dates! JAGUAR 23:58, 22 November 2020 (UTC)

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Hey Jaguar. I'm really happy to see you back buddy. I hope you remember me? How is life treating you? Hope things are fine with you in these difficult times. Yashthepunisher (talk) 14:09, 29 November 2020 (UTC)

Hello Yash. Of course, it's good to hear from you again! I've been OK thank you, just fed up with everything to do with COVID. I hope all is well with you too. JAGUAR 22:42, 29 November 2020 (UTC)

Colour Photo

Hello Jaguar, could you review the article Colour Photo and make it as a Good Article. Thank You Tarunq (talk) 06:33, 03 December 2020 (UTC)

@Tarunq: if you can nominate at WP:GAN I can start the review. JAGUAR 15:01, 3 December 2020 (UTC)

Stane Street GAN

Hi Jaguar,
I’m contacting you as you are a member of WikiProject:Surrey and you are an experienced Good Article reviewer. Over the past few months, I’ve been working on Stane Street (Chichester) and have just nominated it as a Good Article candidate (having been encouraged to do so by a couple of fellow editors). Would you willing to take a look at it please?
Thanks Mertbiol (talk) 12:39, 16 December 2020 (UTC)

Hi Mertbiol. It's been a while since I looked at a local article. I've taken the review and will read through the article later today. ♦ jaguar 13:51, 18 December 2020 (UTC)
Thanks Jaguar. I look forward to working with you. Mertbiol (talk) 14:24, 18 December 2020 (UTC)
Thank you for your very prompt and thorough review! Best wishes Mertbiol (talk) 06:03, 21 December 2020 (UTC)
You're welcome! ♦ jaguar 11:02, 21 December 2020 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

Hello Jaguar: Enjoy the holiday season, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, MWright96 (talk) 17:26, 23 December 2020 (UTC)

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year Jaguar. Can you please review my recent nomination? Yashthepunisher (talk) 05:48, 1 January 2021 (UTC)

Happy new year to you too Yash. I could've sworn I reserved the review but it looks like someone beat me to it... ♦ jaguar 23:15, 1 January 2021 (UTC)
Yup, someone has picked up the review. But you can review another nomination of mine if interested. Yashthepunisher (talk) 12:16, 2 January 2021 (UTC)
Just picked up the review. I have to finish a couple of assignments by tomorrow but should hopefully get to it after! ♦ jaguar 18:25, 4 January 2021 (UTC)

WP:UST

Hey Jaguar, are you active on WP:UST or can I move you into former members?

Alex the Nerd (talk) 09:21, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

Hi Alex. Do feel free to move me into former members. I haven't devoted as much time to Wikipedia since I returned, and despite founding the project I haven't been awfully active in that area. If the project ever requires assistance I'll be sure to show up. ♦ jaguar 18:27, 4 January 2021 (UTC)

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You may wish to look in on the new IB discussion. -- Ssilvers (talk) 17:54, 23 January 2021 (UTC) 23:07, 25 January 2021 (UTC)

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Dorking GAN

Hi Jaguar,
I’m not sure if you remember, but you very kindly reviewed Stane Street (Chichester) just before Christmas. Since then I’ve been working on Dorking (in Surrey) and have just nominated it as a Good Article candidate. (I have received a lot of useful input from a number of fellow editors, so I hope the article is in good shape.) Would you be willing to take a look at it please?
Thanks and best wishes, Mertbiol (talk) 09:07, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

Hi Mertbiol. No problem, I'll leave some comments within a couple of days. It's always a pleasure to review a local GAN, although I can't remember the last time I went to Dorking! ♦ jaguar 16:49, 7 February 2021 (UTC)
Thanks @Jaguar: I look forward to your comments! Best wishes, Mertbiol (talk) 17:03, 7 February 2021 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Barnstar of Diligence
It's been a hot while since you've been recognized for your constant peer assistance and community work for your GANs. This is to let you know that your hard work is recognized and deeply appreciated. Panini🥪 00:52, 17 February 2021 (UTC)
Thank you Panini! To be honest the amount of GANs I've reviewed hasn't sunk in yet. It's been a couple of years since I've had nominated a video game GAN myself - although I've got so much planned it's difficult to get back into it after so much inactivity. ♦ jaguar 01:21, 17 February 2021 (UTC)

GA request

Hi Jaguar; good to see you back and hope you're well! Would you be willing to pick up my nom of Al Capone? I have a couple others I'd also like you to take a look at later, but this one is the biggy, first. Thanks. Vaselineeeeeeee★★★ 20:56, 4 February 2021 (UTC)

Hi Vaselineeeeeeee. I'll open the GAN. I'm a bit burdened with work at the moment so I should leave comments within two days. ♦ jaguar 22:59, 5 February 2021 (UTC)
Thanks, Jaguar. When you are able, please take a look at my nom of Rocco Perri—similar read as Capone, but a bit shorter :). Vaselineeeeeeee★★★ 20:29, 12 February 2021 (UTC)
Thanks for doing this. I don't mind the delays, and hope reading these articles offers some sort of 'study break' for you :). I haven't nominated these yet, but was thinking to get you to take a look at Johnny Papalia, Vito Rizzuto and finally the longer one John Gotti. If you think it's too much work for you right now, I can always nominate them later, but as you like this topic I thought I'd set them aside for you when you're up for it. Vaselineeeeeeee★★★ 00:54, 17 February 2021 (UTC)
@Vaselineeeeeeee: It was a welcome break from racking my brains over essay writing, though I must admit some GANs have the same effect! I should be more free in a couple of days, so if you would nominate them I'll take them. I've always had a passing interest in the Mafia, some of my favourite films are those from that genre. ♦ jaguar 01:18, 17 February 2021 (UTC)
Awesome, same here, of course! Done, thanks! Vaselineeeeeeee★★★ 01:24, 17 February 2021 (UTC)

FAR

In future, could you please wait for reviews to be moved by a coordinator. Going outside the normal process can sometimes lead to drama. Thanks. DrKay (talk) 22:21, 24 February 2021 (UTC)

Sorry, I just noticed a few days passed since Sandy recommended the move to FARC. I feared it was forgotten about and took initiative. ♦ jaguar 22:24, 24 February 2021 (UTC)
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