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The problem with the File:Melodifestivalen.svg imageHello! I understand your purpose of having the File:Melodifestivalen.svg image in the Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 article, but there is a problem: because the "2011" part is actually part of the image itself, either the image needs to be renamed so a new image with "2012" can uploaded — or we can remove the year part and write the year out as a caption instead, making the year part raw text and thus not a problem. How is your thoughts? Best regards, HeyMid (contribs) 20:47, 17 September 2011 (UTC) Articles you might like to edit, from SuggestBotSuggestBot predicts that you will enjoy editing some of these articles. Have fun! SuggestBot picks articles in a number of ways based on other articles you've edited, including straight text similarity, following wikilinks, and matching your editing patterns against those of other Wikipedians. It tries to recommend only articles that other Wikipedians have marked as needing work. We appreciate that you have signed up to receive suggestions regularly, your contributions make Wikipedia better — thanks for helping! If you have feedback on how to make SuggestBot better, please let us know on SuggestBot's talk page. Regards from Nettrom (talk), SuggestBot's caretaker. -- SuggestBot (talk) 01:32, 19 September 2011 (UTC) The Signpost: 19 September 2011
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Wellworths renamedWellworths changed it's name to Wellchester, so I renamed the article and uploaded a new logo (I kept your Wellworths logo upload on the page as well though). If you can replace my PNG with a SVG version, that'd be great, but if not, don't worry, the version I've uploaded should do for now. Digifiend (talk) 19:57, 24 September 2011 (UTC) The Signpost: 26 September 2011
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Talk page assistanceHi AxG, I was wondering if you could be able to offer some guidance or assistance with what I think could be a technical issue on my talk page. The MizaBot thing doesn't appear to be archiving threads any more, and hasn't done so for a couple of months now. I thought it archived automatically for me, or do I need to be doing it manually? Also, is there one of those template boxy things for London 2012 Olympics, that I would be able to use on my main user page? Thank you in advance - Wesley Mouse (talk) 19:21, 29 November 2011 (UTC) Orphaned non-free image File:CT24 logo 2007-.png![]() Thanks for uploading File:CT24 logo 2007-.png. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image 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 images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media). PLEASE NOTE:
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Contested PRODsRegarding this and its predecessors: you really need to read WP:DEPROD. Edit warring over the placement of a PROD tag, especially in light of dozens of anonymous editors turning up to contest it, is a waste of your time and that of the admin corps. If you feel so strongly about the article then take it to AfD: however, please see my talk page comments first, as I feel that this too would add more heat than light at present. Chris Cunningham (user:thumperward) (talk) 14:56, 8 December 2011 (UTC) Eurovision 2012 mapHi AxG, I was wondering if you could be so kind as to teach me how to add/remove countries on the map? It is something I don't know how to do, but would love to learn, so that I can assist with the map in the future. Regards - Wesley Mouse (talk) 19:15, 8 December 2011 (UTC)
Something strange is going onAxg, something really strange is going on, regarding my edits. They are not showing once saved. Is it possible for my edits being suspended, and unaccounted for? Wesley Mouse (talk) 22:08, 12 December 2011 (UTC) Articles you might like to edit, from SuggestBotWe are currently running a study on the effects of adding additional information to SuggestBot’s recommendations. Participation in the study is voluntary. Should you wish to not participate in the study, or have questions or concerns, you can find contact information in the consent information sheet. We have added information about the readership of the suggested articles using a Low/Medium/High scale which goes from Low SuggestBot predicts that you will enjoy editing some of these articles. Have fun! SuggestBot picks articles in a number of ways based on other articles you've edited, including straight text similarity, following wikilinks, and matching your editing patterns against those of other Wikipedians. It tries to recommend only articles that other Wikipedians have marked as needing work. We appreciate that you have signed up to receive suggestions regularly, your contributions make Wikipedia better — thanks for helping! If you have feedback on how to make SuggestBot better, please let us know on SuggestBot's talk page. Regards from Nettrom (talk), SuggestBot's caretaker. -- SuggestBot (talk) 03:15, 13 December 2011 (UTC) The Signpost: 12 December 2011
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More information needed about File:Daybreak.svgHello, AxG! It was really helpful of you to you to upload File:Daybreak.svg. However, we need to properly format the image license information in order to keep and use new images. If you can edit the description and add one of these templates, that would be great. If you're not sure how or would like some help, please ask us at the media copyright questions page and we'll be happy to assist you. Thanks again! --ImageTaggingBot (talk) 23:05, 2 January 2012 (UTC) Disambiguation link notificationHi. When you recently edited Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, you added a link pointing to the disambiguation page Moldovan (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver). Such links are almost always unintended, since a disambiguation page is merely a list of "Did you mean..." article titles. Read the FAQ • Join us at the DPL WikiProject. It's OK to remove this message. Also, to stop receiving these messages, follow these opt-out instructions. Thanks, DPL bot (talk) 11:08, 4 January 2012 (UTC) Orphaned non-free image File:Blue Peter logo.png![]() Thanks for uploading File:Blue Peter logo.png. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image 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 images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media). Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described in the criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Armbrust, B.Ed. Let's talkabout my edits? 19:35, 5 January 2012 (UTC) Page protection!Hello, I am Donikanuhiu (talk) 11:22, 8 January 2012 (UTC). I work for Eurovision pages. I have written an article about X Factor (Albania) which is currently being damaged. I am not an administrator yet, but I could use some help to "Semi-Protect" the page, so only the Automatic users can edit. Donikanuhiu (talk) 11:22, 8 January 2012 (UTC) Articles you might like to edit, from SuggestBotWe are currently running a study on the effects of adding additional information to SuggestBot’s recommendations. Participation in the study is voluntary. Should you wish to not participate in the study, or have questions or concerns, you can find contact information in the consent information sheet. We have added information about the readership of the suggested articles using a Low/Medium/High scale which goes from Low SuggestBot predicts that you will enjoy editing some of these articles. Have fun! SuggestBot picks articles in a number of ways based on other articles you've edited, including straight text similarity, following wikilinks, and matching your editing patterns against those of other Wikipedians. It tries to recommend only articles that other Wikipedians have marked as needing work. We appreciate that you have signed up to receive suggestions regularly, your contributions make Wikipedia better — thanks for helping! If you have feedback on how to make SuggestBot better, please let us know on SuggestBot's talk page. Regards from Nettrom (talk), SuggestBot's caretaker. -- SuggestBot (talk) 02:13, 10 January 2012 (UTC) The Signpost: 09 January 2012
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RE: Suggestions per discussion at Talk ESC2012Hi AxG, as per discussion at Talk:Eurovision_Song_Contest_2012#Broken_references_and_other_issues, I have now complied a draft version via my sandbox based upon what has been suggested. Would it be possible to double-check it for me, and let me know if it looks OK or not, before I start adding it to the main article itself. I know that the draft version shows some red broken links, but they would fix themselves once added to the main article. Thanks in advance - Wesley Mouse (talk) 18:31, 17 January 2012 (UTC) I'm trying to get the above project active again. If you like to participate, please add you name to the project page. Mad Man American (talk) 15:51, 22 January 2012 (UTC) ITV Companies MoveHi, AxG, I think the ITV Companies renaming/move has been a bit hasty and without consensus - see User_talk:JHunterJ#ITV_Companies_Move. I feel there needs to be a real debate on this issue, but unfortunately I've struggled to find interest whenever I've raised it in the past. As you suggested the move, I've raised it with the admin who moved it, see above. -- Fursday 01:11, 25 January 2012 (UTC)
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Luciann Mosescu strikes againAxG, I think that Luciann Mosescu is being disruptive again by re-uploading images that got deleted from commons - image in question File:Eurovision_Selectia_Nationala_2012.PNG. I have informed CT Cooper about this (as see here). Luciann has been warned several times in the past about uploading fake images - even you have warned him once about creating a fake JESC2012 logo. The above linked image was nominated for deletion on 3 February at commons. The file subsequently got deleted on 11 February; to which I kept Luciann informed about this. Now the image has been re-uploaded only this time with incorrect copyright tags. Now I'm not 100% certain, but I'm sure this is classified as disruptiveness, isn't it? Wesley☀Mouse 19:36, 13 February 2012 (UTC) ![]() You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template. The Signpost: 13 February 2012
Recent edit on European Broadcasting Union articleHi AxG, Hope all is well with you today. Just a quickie about this recent revert on EBU article. As strange as this might sound from me, but I think the IP user may have been right to change the name to Russian Federation, instead of the simplified version "Russia"; as the EBU's official membership list have the nation listed as Russian Federation too. I'm wondering if there is a consensus prior to me joining the project that decided on having them listed as Russia, and not Russian Federation as per EBU documentation? On a different note, the Luciann situation may have been resolved. All images, including the Malta one you pointed out have now been removed from commons. I've put the user on my watchlist for any future re-uploads; as they would face a block if they reupload the images again. Not sure if you wish to add them onto your watchlist too. Wesley☀Mouse 16:57, 15 February 2012 (UTC) The Signpost: 20 February 2012
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Mrs. Brown's BoysHave to agree with you after your points. Stated on talkpage. Will edit that way. Cheers. Murry1975 (talk) 17:11, 8 April 2012 (UTC) Talkback![]() Message added 12:04, 9 April 2012 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template. Your AWB wisdom will be appreciated by both me and Wesley Mouse. Cheers. – Kosm1fent 12:04, 9 April 2012 (UTC) AWB helpKnock, knock... AxG, I've just been granted AWB rights, to assist me with the rollout of new ESC templates. However, as I'm an AWB-virgin; I have read the instruction manual, and it isn't exactly easy to understand. Any advice would be truly appreciated. Thanks Wesley☀Mouse 12:06, 9 April 2012 (UTC) The Signpost: 09 April 2012
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New Eurovision mapsAxG, a quick question if I may about these new maps that now have links to country pages. When we add colours to countries, do we still edit them the usual way prior to the links being added or is there a new way to do them? Wesley☀Mouse 16:29, 23 May 2012 (UTC) AxG, I noticed the removal of Finland again from ESC2013 article. I find it worrying really, as the site used to reference Finland is also being used to reference Hungary. I don't think that site is a blog, as its operated by WordPress.com; who are also the same host site that ESCToday are now using. If websites using wordpress are being considered as a blog, then wouldn't that now mean ESCToday is classified as a blog? Wesley☀Mouse 21:08, 23 May 2012 (UTC)
Vector logosHey AxG. I'm wondering, is there an easy way to convert a logo into vector form by using Inkspace or whatever? Thanks! – Kosm1fent 09:15, 24 May 2012 (UTC)
Human Rights issues on ESC 2012AxG, Sorry to come here moaning. I'm getting sick and tired of people adding the same content about this human rights stuff, when there is still an open discussion taking place on the article talk page. I've just reverted an edit from a user who re-introduced a big chunk of human rights stuff. Then I pointed out to them about the discussion, and rather than they engage, the re-reverted my move. Now I've reverted back again, but they are kicking off big time and saying that they should include it. Before I end up hitting my head on a brick wall, would you be so kind as to intervene and explain to the user what they are doing wrong? Thanks buddy! Wesley☀Mouse 18:44, 26 May 2012 (UTC) Map showing bidding phase on Eurovision Song Contest 2013ESCToday have confirmed there is a bidding phase for the host city of Eurovision 2013. Seeing as this bidding phase for host cities is now becoming a bit of a new Eurovision tradition, and we've incorporated such details by using a map showing the candidate cities on the 2011 and 2012 articles. I think you did the maps for both of the aforementioned articles, do you fancy the task of doing it again for a third year? Or perhaps teaching me how its done, and I don't mind giving it a try then. Wesley☀Mouse 14:59, 28 May 2012 (UTC)
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Project Eurovision RFC discussion reminderWikiProject Eurovision: This is a reminder to all members of Project Eurovision, that there is still an ongoing RfC discussion taking place at the project talk page. It is vital that everyone participates in this discussion, as it concerns the future manual of style and article layout in regards to Eurovision Song Contest by Year and Junior Eurovision Song Contest by Year articles. This is your ideal opportunity to contribute suggestions and ideas on a major issue, which will reflect on the way these articles will be written in future. Thank You! EdwardsBot (talk) 14:06, 6 June 2012 (UTC) Something strange is going onAxG, something really strange is going on, and I haven't a friggin clue how its happening. I just noticed your edit summary remark in this diff, and then noticed the spelling error. What bugs me is I am British, and wouldn't even write in American-English; and I know full well that I wrote everything using British English. Although, thinking about it, a lot of the material is still the original written text, and I'm just juggling them about a bit into the new style. And also rewriting any copyvio text I come across. I noticed the pre-version of ESC 1956 was entirly copied from eurovision.tv; and I shrieked in horror when I spotted it. Which then lead me to contacting Cooper, and self-nominating to flush out all these copyvios, by rolling out the RfC proposed layout on the articles between 56-89. But anyhow, thanks for noticing the spelling error, even if I am baffled how it went to US-spelling and not the Brit-spelling that I know I wrote. Wesley☀Mouse 23:21, 11 June 2012 (UTC)
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Eurovision infoboxAxG, When you get a moment, would you be able to take a look at ESC 1956's infobox. For whatever reason, it is showing an arrow pointing to 1955, and I don't know how to get rid of it. Thank you. Wesley☀Mouse 19:13, 14 June 2012 (UTC) Left you a note on my talk page in reply to the "&" thing. I haven't added that symbol anywhere on the articles, so it its there then it was prior to the revamp, as all the paragraphs are just being moved around, no text from its original state has been altered (with exception to the returning artists table, which has been rewritten into a prose format. Wesley☀Mouse 19:55, 16 June 2012 (UTC) The Signpost: 18 June 2012
RfC over UK band Blue's ambiguous titleAxG, I've just had to open up a new RfC over at Talk:Blue (English band), following what I think was a premature RM closure. The article used to have "group" in brackets rather then "English band", and then a page move request was made. I kept stressing points out during the RM that "English band" is an incorrect title, as the band are globally established as a boyband, the members articles refer to them as a boyband, the sources also use the term boyband. Involved parties then said boyband or English band would be suitable. Clear evidence there that no concensus had really been reach as there were now 2 article titles in discussion, rather than one. Anyhow, the RM was closed and the page moved to English band (a move that I still feel was a premature decision). As a member of Project Eurovision, and also a fellow Brit; would you be able to have a wander over to the page, and put any thoughts forwards. Thanks. Wesley☀Mouse 16:13, 22 June 2012 (UTC) Orphaned non-free media (File:Radiotelevisió Valenciana.svg)
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Eurovision logosHi AxG, Seeing as you're the genius at creating Eurovision logos, I was wondering if you'd be able to update the logo for ESC 2013, now that the host city has been announced. A previous user had uploaded a PNG version, and I have swiftly reverted the infobox back until the new vector version has been created. Thanks, Wesley☀Mouse 08:48, 8 July 2012 (UTC) Eurostile extended 2AxG, I've found a free website to obtain the missing font that you said you didn't have. Eurostile Extended #2 and Eurostile LT Extended #2. I could have batched the entire Eurostile font family that I have into a winrar file and send it you, but found these other sites that would make it easier. Wesley☀Mouse 19:22, 8 July 2012 (UTC)
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Wikipedia has a long history of collaborating with educational institutions. The Schools and universities program — international and in many languages, but dominated by US institutions — started in 2003 and evolved case by case with little system. However, that changed in 2009 as Wikimedia embarked on its formal strategic process, and outreach in higher education came to be seen in terms of achieving explicit goals — especially that of increasing editor participation.
The Russian Wikipedia has been blacked out for 24 hours, ending 20:00 UTC Tuesday, as a protest against Russian State Duma Bill 89417-6, a bill currently before the Duma (the Russian parliament). Visitors to the Russian Wikipedia are confronted by the sign above in protest at a draconian internet censorship bill before the Duma. The Russian word for Wikipedia is crossed out in this banner, and the text says: "Imagine a world without free knowledge. The State Duma is currently conducting the second reading of a bill to amend the "Law on Information", which has the potential to lead to the creation of extra-judicial censorship of the Internet in Russia, including the closure of access to the Russian Wikipedia. Today, the Wikipedia community protests against censorship as a threat to free knowledge that is open to all mankind. We ask that you oppose this bill."
This week, we spent some time with WikiProject Football, which focuses on the sport also known as association football or soccer. WikiProject Football is by far the largest sport project and one of the most active projects on Wikipedia in terms of the number of articles covered, edits to articles, and talk page watchers.
Eight featured articles were promoted this week: ... Aries (constellation) by Keilana. Aries the Ram (symbol ♈) is one of the constellations of the Zodiac and one of 88 currently recognised constellations. Its area is 441 square degrees (1.1% of the celestial sphere). Although fairly dim, with only three bright stars, it is home to several deep-sky objects.
No cases were closed or opened, leaving the number of open cases at three. ... The case concerns alleged misconduct with regards to aggressive responses and harassment by Fæ toward users who question his actions.
The results from last month's trial of the LastModified extension were published this week on the Wikimedia blog. The first analyses have indicated a significant positive impact, suggesting that the extension – which makes the time since a page's last edit much more prominent in the interface – could eventually find its way onto Wikimedia wikis.
Newsletter editorialHiya AxG, As you know the Eurovision Project Newsletter is well and truly revived, thank to my efforts. What I aim to do every month is invite members to write a small article to add to the opening editorial section. June, I wrote the first piece; and Cooper did July's. I was wondering if you would like the opportunity to write something for the August edition? Yes, I know its early, but I like to be very organised and prepare things in advance. So, if you accept the offer then feel free to add something to the editorial section which starts "?". The draft copy is in my sandbox. Regards, Wesley☀Mouse 12:24, 11 July 2012 (UTC) The Signpost: 16 July 2012
User:Fæ was elected as the inaugural chair of the new Wikimedia Chapters Association, despite the controversies that have surrounded Fæ on the English Wikipedia and Commons, most recently aired in a live case before the Arbitration Committee. This is in marked contrast with unexciting movement, during the Wikimania meeting, on the most important issues facing the establishment of the association.
During Wikimania (July 12-15), the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) board finalized and enacted long-discussed reforms of the movement's financial structures, and considered procedures for creating new ways for Wikimedians to organize themselves into offline communities. The board moved on the controversial image filter issue, approved the 2012–13 annual plan, and issued a statement on the wikitravel proposal. It also appointed the two new chapter-selected trustees and elected the four office-bearers.
With the Tour de France in its final week, we traveled to the French Wikipedia for a chat with Projet Cyclisme (WikiProject Cycling). The French Wikipedia places a greater emphasis on portals than the English Wikipedia, which explains why WikiProject Cycling and its discussion page are actually extensions of the Cycling Portal. The project is home to two Article de Qualité (equivalent to Featured Articles) and eight Bon Article (Good Articles), primarily biographies of cyclists.
A brief overview of the current discussions on the English Wikipedia, including one regarding the purpose of the Community Portal. Started by Maryana, a Wikimedia Foundation employee, is this page for new users to be educated about the community, or is it for experienced users to find updates about the community?
Nearly 1400 Wikimedians and others from 87 countries descended on the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., for Wikimania 2012. Even with an unprecedented number (1400) of conference attendees — the previous two Wikimanias, held in Gdańsk (Poland) and Haifa (Israel), were attended by fewer than 1100 people combined – Wikimania 2012 was a complete success, with attendees' reaction to the conference coming out as ecstatic and laudatory.
Eight featured articles were promoted this week, including Paul McCartney by GabeMc. McCartney (born 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter and composer. He gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with John Lennon is highly celebrated. After the band's break-up he pursued a solo career and formed the band Wings. McCartney has been described by Guinness World Records as the "most successful composer and recording artist of all time", and his song "Yesterday" has been covered more than any other song in history.
As Wikimania, the annual conference targeted at Wikimedians and often well attended by those with a technical slant, draws to a close, comments have already begun to come in from attendees regarding the many tech-related features of the conference.
No cases were closed or opened, leaving the number of open cases at three. A new remedy in the Fæ case calls for him to be indefinitely banned from the site after his attempts to solicit intervention from the Foundation, claiming that publicly listing all his accounts would be too onerous due to "ongoing security risks." He was further criticised for attempting to dodge good-faith concerns; the committee believes that if Fæ's claims are valid then he must be removed from the community.
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With the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning this weekend in London, we decided to catch up with the chaps at WikiProject Olympics. The last time we interviewed WikiProject Olympics was in February 2010 when the project was gearing up for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. We wanted to know how the project has grown since then and whether preparing for a Summer Olympics was more grueling.
For the second time this year (and the third in the history of the committee), there are no open cases, as all three active cases were closed last week.
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In the first of a series looking at this year's eight ongoing Google Summer of Code projects, the Signpost caught up with developer Harry Burt.
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Wikimedia Foundation published its Annual Plan, focusing on technical improvements, editor retention, and structural reforms over the coming year. The movement's total revenue, including almost all chapter funding, is slated to rise by 35%, from $34.2 million to $46.1 million, and global spending to more than $42.1 million. The foundation's own core spending will grow by 15% to $30.2 million in 2012–13.
We continue our Summer Sports Series this week with WikiProject Horse Racing. Started in November 2005, the project has grown to include nearly 8,000 articles maintained by 34 active members. There are 10 Featured Articles and 19 Good Articles included in the project's scope. In addition to preparing articles for GA and FA status, the project attempts to create requested articles and locate requested images. We interviewed Redrose64, Montanabw, Tigerboy1966, Ealdgyth, and Cuddy Wifter.
Eight new featured articles, five new featured lists, and eight new featured pictures. The highlights include a new featured picture of Frank Sinatra, created by William P. Gottlieb and nominated by Tomer T. Sinatra (1915–98) was a highly successful American singer and film actor whose career spanned 60 years. This image dates from around 1947.
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Arbitrator Kirill Lokshin proposed a motion requiring the alteration of any instances of an editor's previous username in arbitration decisions to reflect their name changes. The Devil's Advocate has initiated an amendment request for the controversial Race and intelligence case.
Hello, thanks for patrolling new pages. You've tagged the page above for speedy deletion for being in a foreign language. That in itself isn't a valid criteria. There is criteria A2: "Articles having essentially the same content as an article on another Wikimedia project." However as it doesn't appear to exist elsewhere (for example at pt.wikipedia.org) the rest of the A2 advice applies: "If the article is not the same as an article on another project, use the template Not English instead, and list the page at Wikipedia:Pages needing translation into English for review and possible translation." In this case the article is a copyvio and therefore gets tagged as G12 for copyright infringement. Valenciano (talk) 12:45, 1 August 2012 (UTC) Birthday!
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On August 1, the Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) portal was launched on Meta. The FDC will implement the Wikimedia movement's new grant-orientated finance structure in accordance with the WMF board's recent resolutions. As a volunteer committee, the FDC will make recommendations to the WMF board on a $11.4 million budget for 2012–13.
Arbitrator Kirill Lokshin proposed a motion for a procedure on the alteration of an editor's previous username(s) in arbitration decisions to reflect their name change(s). ... The Devil's Advocate initiated an amendment request for the controversial Race and intelligence case.
This week the Signpost interviews Casliber, an editor who has written or contributed significantly to a startling 69 featured articles. We learn what makes him tick, why he edits, and why he can write on everything from vampires to dinosaurs, birds to plants. He also gives some advice to budding featured article writers.
The Wikimedia Foundation's engineering report for July 2012 was published this week on the Wikimedia Techblog and on the MediaWiki wiki, giving an overview of all Foundation-sponsored technical operations in that month (as well as brief coverage of progress on Wikimedia Deutschland's Wikidata project). ... At least one fibre-optic cable was damaged at the WMF's Tampa site on August 6, leading to a sharp downwards spike in traffic lasting over an hour and almost three hours of disruption for readers around the globe.
This week, we spent some time with WikiProject Martial Arts. Since April 2004, the project has been the hub for discussion and improvement of martial arts articles, including all disciplines and national origins. The project maintains a variety of conventions for handling the names and descriptions of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, Sikh, Filipino, Okinawan, and hybrid martial arts. WikiProject Martial Arts has spawned or absorbed several subprojects focusing on boxing, kickboxing, sumo, and mixed martial arts.
Interactive mapsAxG, Do you know the interactive maps currently used on Eurovision articles? Would it be possible to replicate something similar across Junior Eurovision articles, and thus maintaining consistency? Wesley Mouse 10:10, 11 August 2012 (UTC)
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In a certain way, writing Wikipedia is the same everywhere, in every language or culture. You have to stick to the facts, aiming for the most objective way of describing them, including everything relevant and leaving out all the everyday trivia that is not really necessary to understand the context. You have to use critical thinking, trying to be independent of your own preferences and biases. To some effect, that's all there is to it. Naturally, Wikipedians have their biases, some of which can never be cured. Most Wikipedians tend to like encyclopedias; but millions of people in the world don't share that bias, and we represent them rather poorly. I'm also quite sure that an overwhelming majority of Wikipedia co-authors are literate. Again, that's not true for everyone in this world. Yet we have other, less noticeable but barely less fundamental biases.
The Bangla language, also known as Bengali, is spoken by some 200 million people in Bangladesh and India. The Bangla Wikipedia has a very small active community of about ten to fifteen very active editors, with another 35–40 as less active editors. The project faces particular challenges in being a small Wikipedia, and Dhaka-based WMF community fellow User:Tanvir Rahman is working to understand these challenges and to develop strategies that can improve small wikis that have strong potential to expand their editing communities.
A request for arbitration was filed late last week, ending the three-week long absence of pending cases.
Six featured articles were promoted this week, including Business US Highway 41, which was a state trunkline highway that served as a business loop in Marquette in the US state of Michigan.
Three weeks into a month-long evaluation of code review tool Gerrit, a serious alternative has finally gained traction in the review process: Facebook-developed but now independently operated Phabricator and its sister command-line tool Arcanist.
This week, we interviewed the lively bunch at WikiProject Dispute Resolution. Started in November 2011 to study and discuss improvements to Wikipedia's resources for resolving disputes between editors, the young project has supplemented dispute resolution efforts currently handled at the Dispute Resolution Noticeboard, Mediation Committee, and other venues. Over 40 editors have signed up to provide feedback, a variety of ideas have been proposed, and a manual for dispute resolution has been created.
Current proposals and requests for comments include a competition to redesign the main page ...
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