User talk:SlimVirgin/December 2017

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Administrators' newsletter – December 2017

News and updates for administrators from the past month (November 2017).

Administrator changes

Joe Roe

JzG

Ericorbit • Perceval • Thingg • Tristanb • Violetriga

Guideline and policy news

Following a request for comment, a new section has been added to the username policy which disallows usernames containing emoji, emoticons or otherwise "decorative" usernames, and usernames that use any non-language symbols. Administrators should discuss issues related to these types of usernames before blocking.

Technical news

Wikimedians are now invited to vote on the proposals in the 2017 Community Wishlist Survey on Meta Wiki until 10 December 2017. In particular, there is a section of the survey regarding new tools for administrators and for anti-harassment.
A new function is available to edit filter managers which can be used to store matches from regular expressions.

Arbitration

Voting in the 2017 Arbitration Committee elections is open until Sunday 23:59, 10 December 2017 (UTC). There are 12 candidates running for 8 vacant seats.

Miscellaneous

Over the last few months, several users have reported backlogs that require administrator attention at WP:ANI, with the most common backlogs showing up on WP:SPI, WP:AIV and WP:RFPP. It is requested that all administrators take some time during this month to help clear backlogs wherever possible. It should be noted that AIV reports are not always valid; however, they still need to be cleared, which may include needing to remind users on what qualifies as vandalism.
The Wikimedia Foundation Community health initiative is conducting a survey for English Wikipedia contributors on their experience and satisfaction level with Administrator’s Noticeboard/Incidents. This survey will be integral to gathering information about how this noticeboard works (i.e. which problems it deals with well and which problems it struggles with). If you would like to take this survey, please sign up on this page, and a link for the survey will be emailed to you via Special:EmailUser.

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File:Harriet Wistrich, Julie Bindel and Emma Humphreys, Old Bailey, 7 July 1995.jpeg listed for discussion

A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Harriet Wistrich, Julie Bindel and Emma Humphreys, Old Bailey, 7 July 1995.jpeg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for discussion. Please see the discussion to see why it has been listed (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry). Feel free to add your opinion on the matter below the nomination. Thank you. Whpq (talk) 17:34, 3 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

ArbCom 2017 election voter message

Hello, SlimVirgin. Voting in the 2017 Arbitration Committee elections is now open until 23.59 on Sunday, 10 December. All users who registered an account before Saturday, 28 October 2017, made at least 150 mainspace edits before Wednesday, 1 November 2017 and are not currently blocked are eligible to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.

The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2017 election, please review the candidates and submit your choices on the voting page. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:42, 3 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

File:Zochrot at the former Lydda ghetto.JPG listed for discussion

A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Zochrot at the former Lydda ghetto.JPG, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for discussion. Please see the discussion to see why it has been listed (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry). Feel free to add your opinion on the matter below the nomination. Thank you. ~ Rob₁₃^Talk 03:25, 5 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I was trying to find the proper version number for this one and instead was told the release didn't include one. I hate to put up old images for discussion like this, but we really need a valid license number in the release so we know which license to tag it as. ~ Rob₁₃^Talk 03:26, 5 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Replied there. SarahSV ^(talk) 00:30, 8 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Good article

I was very impressed with "The Hypatia Transracialism Controversy" that you worked on. I just recently stumbled on your article and quickly linked over to read the New York Magazine article and then the actual article. After reading a lot of other stuff, I came back to your Wiki article. I think it is the best thing written about this. Bravo! I will use it as a model for my students. — Preceding unsigned comment added by DaddyHorne (talk • contribs) 17:09, 5 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@DaddyHorne: thank you so much for your comment. It's very kind of you, and I really appreciate the feedback. SarahSV ^(talk) 00:32, 8 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Just in case you're wondering why I've just thanked you for this 28-month-old edit, it's because I've just delightedly discovered that it got rid of a logo image that I felt was shooting the GGTF in the foot, but which lead to my second most painful ever 'mobbing' on Wikipedia (here) when I tried to say so about 6 months before your change, though I obviously have no way of knowing whether my suggestion played any part in that change (let alone whether you would have agreed with any of my contributions on that occasion). Anyway, thanks again.Tlhslobus (talk) 08:23, 6 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

And by the way, thanks also for these edits, that created the Free The GGTF Three logo (even though I unfortunately have to admit that I don't know enough of the background to the two cases to be able to be as confident about my understanding of them as I would wish).Tlhslobus (talk) 08:35, 6 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Tlhslobus, I'm glad you're happier with the new image. It's always nice to see a thanks, even if somewhat belated! SarahSV ^(talk) 00:43, 8 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Very kind of you to say so, Sarah. Sorry about it being so belated (but that probably couldn't be helped since, as a long-term side-effect of my above-mentioned painful mobbing, I only found out about it 2 days ago). And thanks again. Tlhslobus (talk) 01:13, 8 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

ygm

Hello, SlimVirgin. Please check your email; you've got mail!
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template.

Lingzhi ♦ (talk) 11:11, 6 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Lingzhi, nice to see you on my talk, but I didn't receive an email from you. SarahSV ^(talk) 00:25, 8 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Re-sent from the email link on this page. Email address that I sent original msg to included in first sentence. Tks! Lingzhi ♦ (talk) 01:51, 8 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Got it, thanks. SarahSV ^(talk) 02:03, 8 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Lingzhi, when I first read this, I thought you were sending me a copy of an email you'd sent to someone else. But I'm now wondering whether you think I am that person. That would explain why you're telling me about something I've barely commented on. SarahSV ^(talk) 05:33, 12 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
- yep, I thought that was you. Lingzhi ♦ (talk) 06:25, 12 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Elissa Sursara

Account blocked as a sock. SarahSV ^(talk) 00:43, 8 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

Hello. Can you help with the restored edits about a shark bite on the Elissa Sursara Wikipedia page? I noticed you removed them per talk which inluded a correspondence with Wikimedia Foundation. They have recently been restored without regard to this. I have removed them and asked the author to become familiar with the correspondence before restoring them again. Unsure of how to protect the section from being restored so freely. Any help is appreciated. SiWren (talk) 10:57, 7 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

Chelsea Manning

Since 3 July 2017, I've been editing Chelsea Manning. Today, strictly as a matter of idle curiosity, I clicked on Revision history statistics to see where I rank in comparison to other editors. I was impressed that you are the top editor both by number of edits and by added text. However, I was surprised that your last edit was 11 September 2013—more than four years ago. Admittedly, it's none of my business, and feel free to ignore my question. But was it mere coincidence that you quit editing her page just 21 days following the announcement of Manning's gender transition? In any case, please accept my thanks and admiration for doing so much heavy lifting during your 2 years, 8 months of editing. And best wishes for this holiday season. KalHolmann (talk) 20:30, 8 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hi KalHolmann, thank you for saying that. At the time of the name change, the article had been promoted to GA and I was thinking of taking it to FAC. We anticipated that there would be a name change, and we were preparing to hold a requested-move discussion. But as soon as the name change was announced, another editor arrived and moved the title without discussion, which led to a tremendous fuss and lots of new editors arriving. In the end, I took it off my watchlist because it wasn't possible to maintain the quality, and it's hard to watch an article you've put a lot of work into be pulled apart. I hope it recovered. SarahSV ^(talk) 04:57, 9 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your reply. I wasn't editing Wikipedia then, but read news accounts of the article becoming a battleground over her name change. It's a damn shame you had to withdraw under those circumstances, having contributed more than anyone else. KalHolmann (talk) 05:09, 9 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Stanlie James for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Stanlie James 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/Stanlie James 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. GetSomeUtah (talk) 11:21, 10 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Fixing Sofixit?

Sorry, it's me again, Sarah. In the GGTF Archive8 to which I already linked above, while looking for something else I also accidentally found a section (here) where both you and Ca2james were complaining about the harmful effects of WP:Sofixit for female editors. This reminded me of some unpleasant experiences of my own with it, and prompted me to try to make some quick changes there (per WP:BOLD), initially without success (see here). I then thought about discussing it at the GGTF but decided not to do so due to my past painful and/or ineffective brief involvements there, so I then basically gave up. But it then turned out that the editor who had reverted me unexpectedly made a milder but rather similar change proposal himself (see here) which is currently being discussed and voted on. (I'm a bit astonished at this, as in my experience few other editors are sufficiently reasonable to meet somebody halfway when they don't have to, so I'll probably be giving him a barnstar shortly; but I digress). Anyway, given that you and Ca2james unwittingly helped get this ball rolling, I belatedly thought it might be a good idea if you and/or she at least got a chance to have a look at it (and my apologies for not thinking of getting in touch about it earlier).Tlhslobus (talk) 07:14, 11 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Tlhslobus: thanks for letting me know and for getting that started. SarahSV ^(talk) 05:41, 12 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

And thanks for your support, Sarah.Tlhslobus (talk) 09:51, 12 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Josephine Butler and married name

You know, if anyone else had used the phrase wedded to Josephine in this context, I'd have thought they were trying to make a joke... --GRuban (talk) 18:03, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

But because it was me, it couldn't possibly have been a joke? :) Actually, I didn't notice it until after I'd saved. SarahSV ^(talk) 18:11, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

LOL

. User SarahSV is hereby commanded to appear before the Supreme Cabal to answer the odious and heinous charge that she did wrecklessly and with malice aforethought perpetrate an Uncivil Personal Attack by suggesting that the main author of Josephine Butler might be a necrophiliac.

Tlhslobus (talk) 07:27, 14 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Books and Bytes - Issue 25

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Holiday Cheer + a barnstar

		The Happy Holiday Barnstar
		How about combining a Barnstar with a Christmas Card? That is why this message is appearing on your talk page. Simultaneously and at the same time, this barnstar is conferred upon you because during this past year you worked and contributed your time to improve the encyclopedia. You also have received far too little recognition for your contributions. In addition, this is a small attempt at spreading holiday cheer. I've appreciated all the things that you have done for me. The Best of Regards, Barbara (WVS) ✐ ✉ ^{and Merry Christmas} 12:48, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Saturnalia!

		Happy Saturnalia
		Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday Season, from the horse and bishop person. May the year ahead be productive and troll-free and you not often get distracted by dice-playing. Ealdgyth - Talk 14:05, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

2017 was a pretty good year - 2018 will be even better!

Christmas tree worm, (Spirobranchus gigantic) ^{^{Atsme📞📧} 12:48, 17 December 2017 (UTC)}[reply]
	Time To Spread A Little Happy Holiday Cheer!!
	I decorated a special kind of Christmas tree in the spirit of the season. What's especially nice about this digitized version: it doesn't need water won't catch fire *and batteries aren't required.
	Have a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!! 🍸🎁 🎉

No fancy template...

but it's that time of the year, Sarah. Just wishing you all the best for the holidays and the new year. It's probably a lot warmer where I am than where you are 😎 Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 04:50, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

"tis the season...."

Hello SlimVirgin: Enjoy the holiday season, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, ―Buster7 ☎ 20:17, 21 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Spread the WikiLove; use {{subst:Season's Greetings1}} to send this message

Happy Holidays

	Happy Holidays
	Wishing you a happy holiday season! Time flies and 2018 is around the corner. Thank you for your contributions. ~ K.e.coffman (talk) 00:59, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

	Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2018!
	Thank you for all the hard work and effort you put into Wikipedia. God bless! Onel5969 ^{TT me} 14:36, 22 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Merry Christmas to all!

	We wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2018!
	Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Glorious, Prosperous New Year! God bless! — Ssven2 ^{Looking at you, kid} 09:27, 23 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas SlimVirgin!!
Hi SlimVirgin, I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Thanks for all your help and contributions on the 'pedia! –Davey2010 ^{Merry Xmas / Happy New Year} 13:56, 23 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Seasons' Greetings

...to you and yours, from the Great White North! FWiW Bzuk (talk) 16:46, 23 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Season's Greetings

Hello SlimVirgin: Enjoy the holiday season, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, -- ψλ ● ✉ ✓ 02:58, 24 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

From Stave one of Dickens A Christmas Carol

Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail. Mind! I don’t mean to say that I know, of my own knowledge, what there is particularly dead about a door-nail. I might have been inclined, myself, to regard a coffin-nail as the deadest piece of ironmongery in the trade. But the wisdom of our ancestors is in the simile; and my unhallowed hands shall not disturb it, or the Country’s done for. You will therefore permit me to repeat, emphatically, that Marley was as dead as a door-nail.

So you see even Charles was looking for a reliable source :-) Thank you for your contributions to the 'pedia. ~ MarnetteD|Talk 03:23, 24 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Holidays

	Season's greetings!
	Sarah I hope this holiday season is festive and fulfilling and filled with love and kindness, and that 2018 will be safe, successful and rewarding...Modernist (talk) 12:00, 24 December 2017 (UTC) (UTC)[reply]

Heddwch ac ewyllys da

		Compliments of the season Wishing you all the best for 2018 — good health, sufficient wealth, peace and contentment
		Cheers! ‑ ‑ Gareth Griffith‑Jones ^{The Welsh Buzzard} ‑ ‑ 19:09, 24 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Merry Christmas!

~~~ Merry Christmas! ~~~
Joyeux Noël! ~ Buon Natale! ~ Vrolijk Kerstfeest! ~ Frohe Weihnachten!
¡Feliz Navidad! ~ Feliz Natal! ~ Καλά Χριστούγεννα! ~ Hyvää Joulua!
God Jul! ~ Glædelig Jul! ~ Linksmų Kalėdų! ~ Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus!
Häid Jõule! ~ Wesołych Świąt! ~ Boldog Karácsonyt! ~ Veselé Vánoce!
Veselé Vianoce! ~ Crăciun Fericit! ~ Sretan Božić! ~ С Рождеством!
圣诞节快乐！~ メリークリスマス！~ 메리 크리스마스!
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส! ~ Selamat Hari Natal! ~ Giáng sinh an lành!

Hello, SlimVirgin! Thank you for your work to maintain and improve Wikipedia! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 21:32, 24 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Spread the WikiLove and leave other users this message by adding {{subst:Multi-language Season's Greetings}}

Merry Xmas

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2018!

Hello SlimVirgin, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you a heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2018.
Happy editing,
Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 03:54, 25 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Merry, merry Christmas

Smallbones_(smalltalk) 04:02, 25 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I appreciated your input

Hi SlimVirgin. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciated your input at the ANI regarding the block and how you felt it wasn't constituted. Perhaps I should have asked for clarification first, but I felt at the time that what I did was the right thing to do. I hope you understand. Even though you disagreed, I still appreciated it very much and I'll use the experience moving forward to learn, improve, and do my best for the project. Thank you. ~Oshwah~^{(talk) (contribs)} 04:12, 28 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Holidays

Wishing you and yours all the best Ceoil (talk) 20:48, 28 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A note of thanks

Thanks for dropping the holiday wishes on my page and apologies for the belated reply. I'm so far beyond being able to make a card it's not even funny, but belated Christmas wishes and Happy New Year. Victoriaearle (tk) 18:28, 29 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Happy New Year, SlimVirgin!

Happy New Year!

SlimVirgin,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
-- ψλ ● ✉ ✓ 23:06, 29 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Send New Year cheer by adding {{subst:Happy New Year fireworks}} to user talk pages.

And do allow me to glam on to what my colleague above says and to return your very kind greeting from a week ago. Coretheapple (talk) 17:47, 30 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]