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Your GA nomination of The Messenger (2018 video game)

The article The Messenger (2018 video game) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:The Messenger (2018 video game) for comments about the article, and Talk:The Messenger (2018 video game)/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article has never appeared on the Main Page as a "Did you know" item, and has not appeared within the last year either as "Today's featured article", or as a bold link under "In the news" or in the "On this day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear at DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On this day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of ProtoDrake -- ProtoDrake (talk) 14:02, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

November thanks

November songs
my story today

Thank you for improving article quality in November! - Vacation pictures offered if you click on songs, and my story today is a DYK hook from 13 years ago OTD: about the great music at one of my churches. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:41, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

There is a mop reserved in your name

You are a remarkable editor in many ways. You would be a good administrator, in my opinion, and appear to be well qualified. You personify an administrator without tools and have gained my support already!

Maliner (talk) 17:07, 29 January 2024 (UTC)

  • 2 years, >10k edits, frequent NPP reviewer with a CSD log full of red links, good contributions to noticeboards, helps out with page moves, welcoming to newcomers even when they're difficult (e.g. the thread below), and you write good content. You're already doing all the work of an admin, so any idea when are you going to ask for the tools to do it all faster ;) — Wug·a·po·des 20:03, 30 January 2024 (UTC)

RFA

Meow! QueenofHearts 21:16, 10 February 2024 (UTC)
Jumping on the cat train while I'm here. These are my cats, Security (left) and Stupid (right) Panini! • 🥪 21:12, 10 February 2024 (UTC)

Good luck. You've come a long way since I first met you. Scorpions1325 (talk) 00:27, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you Scorpions. It's been a wonder to do so many things in the the time that I've been on Wikipedia, and I'm still glad to that you're still here. Like you, I didn't know I would get so involved in such a curious and fun project. I guess times change! The Night Watch (talk) 23:40, 3 February 2024 (UTC)
Good luck! QueenofHearts 06:31, 4 February 2024 (UTC)
@Queen of Hearts: When will we be having your RFA? I think this is the right time for you to run. I believe you will pass it with flying colors. Maliner (talk) 11:18, 4 February 2024 (UTC)
👀 QueenofHearts 20:52, 4 February 2024 (UTC)
Hang in there! RFA is definitely stressful experience. I think you will do fine. 0xDeadbeef→∞ (talk to me) 02:50, 5 February 2024 (UTC)
@0xDeadbeef: To be honest, I was unlucky enough to not participate in your RFA. But I personally believe that you're one of the luckiest individuals in this universe. ☺️ Maliner (talk) 11:43, 5 February 2024 (UTC)
Roaaar!!

I don't know you but I hope you like kittens. It's clear you deserve something nice. Whether or not your RfA succeeds, your contributions to this project are seen and appreciated. Hang in there! Generalrelative (talk) 02:32, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

  • Sorry about all the stress. I doubt it's much comfort, but fwiw more than a few admins have had to endure a brutal RFA. By time they closed mine, I needed a blood transfusion. Somebody, I no longer remember who, told me that rough RfA makes better admins. That sounded a little too similar to "poverty builds character" for my taste. Anyways, stand tall. For good or ill it will be over soon enough. If you find yourself in need of a few words of inspiration, see this. -Ad Orientem (talk) 16:01, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

Jumping into this thread to add another "hang in there". I'm dismayed to see that someone suggested - almost demanded, honestly - that you withdraw. If you decide you want to end it early, I hope it isn't because of comments like that. You've got 100+ people standing for you. -- asilvering (talk) 18:20, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

I'm arguing for ya and am in complete support! Someone will probably give you one of those crappy admin shirts before me but I'll give you a second one if that's the case. Panini! • 🥪 02:38, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

You got this! I just know you do! Scorpions1325 (talk) 19:56, 10 February 2024 (UTC)

Advice

You seem conflicted on how to respond to the situation at your RFA. Just note that any future attempts by you to rectify the situation will be used against you no matter how good it is. I would advise against commenting about the apology until the RFA is over. Scorpions1325 (talk) 22:54, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

I think you got it. I'm proud of you. Scorpions1325 (talk) 19:54, 10 February 2024 (UTC)

Here's a t-shirt

Here you go!

Good job! QueenofHearts 00:04, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Congratulations, you are now an administrator!

Hello The Night Watch, I am pleased to report that I have closed your RfA as successful. Good luck with the toolkit, and please let me know if you have any questions. Welcome to the admin corps. Cheers, 28bytes (talk) 00:06, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

A kitten for you!

Well, you're an admin now
Congrats on your successful RfA! Prodraxis (talk) 00:13, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Congratulations

You've been through by far the most toxic RfA in a couple of years. It's incredible what some are willing to do to people who simply offer to volunteer for this project. Anyway, you've made it. Well deserved. Wish you smooth sailing with the tools. — kashmīrī TALK 00:18, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Congratulations! It's your watch. Hawkeye7 (discuss) 00:24, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

I would like to join the chorus of congratulations. NW1223<Howl at me•My hunts> 01:31, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
  • I'd like to also extend my congratulations on your successful RfA, The Night Watch. :) ~ Tails Wx (🐾, me!) 02:43, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
Fifthing (is that a word?) the congratulations! ULPS (talk • contribs) 02:53, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
Thank you all for your support! I need some time to think about that discussion. I will do some reading and hopefully get back to work soon. The Night Watch (talk) 03:01, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Here's that second t-shirt

As promised above. Panini! • 🥪 00:19, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Congrats!

Some champagne for your successful RfA!
Congrats on surviving your turbulent RfA! I can't wait to see what you do next and I hope you have a wonderful sysopship! ❤HistoryTheorist❤ 00:23, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Congratulations!

Congratulations!
Congratulations on your successful RfA, wishing you a great time as our newest admin! Have some champagne for this! (We also have bubble tea if alcohol isn't your thing) Chaotıċ Enby (talk · contribs) 00:34, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

More congratulations

@The Night Watch: Congratulations on becoming an admin! How's the pay raise? QuicoleJR (talk) 00:45, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Also wanted to say congrats. Looked like a very stressful RfA, so I hope you can now relax! Good luck with the tools. Cheers, Number 57 01:03, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Felicitations. -Ad Orientem (talk) 01:39, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

That sucked, but now it's over

The best way to deal with opposes (in the wake of what to me seemed like a puzzling pile-on over a single fairly minor incident) is to take a bit of time away to get yourself back into a better state of mind, and then treat them as feedback, which is always a gift even when it smarts. Best wishes to you. Valereee (talk) 02:25, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

As foreshadowed

File:Triffidwynd.gif Suddenly a Feral Triffid!
Congratulations, but as I promissed you get a Triffid for not editing enough plant pages. Hope you survive... Muahahahahah! 🌿MtBotany (talk) 02:29, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Congratulations

That was a tough one. I wish you peace for now, and some rest.  SchreiberBike | ⌨  02:56, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Congratulations, The Night Watch! Certainly one of the toughest RfA we had since many months. Get some well-deserved rest. Good luck with the tools! 0xDeadbeef→∞ (talk to me) 03:15, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
Let me add on the pile of congratulations to you. 'Twas a one of those 'fingers-crossed' type of RfAs but thanks it ended well. Wait a minute, who's got that baton? [Cc:Red-tailed hawk] Anyways, congrats again Volten001 ☎ 04:11, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
Fix ping, @Red-tailed hawk. (It won't ping b/c it wasn't a new message.) QueenofHearts 05:02, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

gratz

:^) jp×g🗯️ 05:35, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Congratulations

Congratulations on being a new admin, happy to see this. — QuadriSyedSahab(T · C 10:52, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

WikiCup 2024 February newsletter

The 2024 WikiCup is off to a flying start, with 135 participants. This is the largest number of participants we have seen since 2017.

Our current leader is newcomer Generalissima (submissions), who has one FA on John Littlejohn (preacher) and 10 GAs and 12 DYKs mostly on New Zealand coinage and Inuit figures. Here are some more noteworthy scorers:

As a reminder, competitors may submit work for the first round until 23:59 (UTC) on 27 February, and the second round starts 1 March. Remember that only the top 64 scoring competitors will make it through to the second round; currently, competitors need at least 15 points to progress. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAN, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup and the judges (Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs), Epicgenius (talk · contribs), and Frostly (talk · contribs)) are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:58, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

A cheeseburger for you!

That was one of the most stressful RfAs I've seen in a while. Glad you got the mop finally. Congratulations and good luck :) The Herald (Benison) (talk) 08:06, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

Props for sticking with it

Congratulations and I wanted to give you credit for not withdrawing and letting the election play out. I'm sure that wasn't a pleasant experience. Best of luck on your future endeavors. Nemov (talk) 14:24, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Echo that! Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 11:04, 14 February 2024 (UTC)

We All Are Not Perfect

Since I have been discouraged by negative feedback again by a user, I have made one similar to your essay. GabrielPenn4223 (talk) 13:44, 13 February 2024 (UTC)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:GabrielPenn4223/We_All_Are_Not_Perfect My essay is here. GabrielPenn4223 (talk) 13:58, 13 February 2024 (UTC)
This user is now permanently banned. They likely were letting you know because your essay was linked at my own User:Panini!/We All Make Mistakes, which inspired them to make the page. Panini! • 🥪 22:05, 14 February 2024 (UTC)
Also, I have now unlinked your essay as it seems you have blanked it, but I want you to know I think it's perfectly fine to keep it there! While the higher-ups may think it's all blown out of proportion I think it's a great tool for those who are new and still getting into the swing of things. It's a great reminder that even the best of the best make mistakes, and they're bound to happen. Panini! • 🥪 22:05, 14 February 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to the corps

The admin baton
Congratulations on becoming the newest admin! I'm passing this baton along to you; please take care to hold it closely in your care until it is your time to hand off the baton. — Red-tailed hawk (nest) 19:14, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
Note for other users: I'm still reading up on everything and looking for a path forward, so someone else can pass this baton on my behalf. The Night Watch (talk) 05:06, 15 February 2024 (UTC)
I don't believe that it requires much reading to copy the above and pass it to Sdkb whose RfA was closed, Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Sdkb. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:09, 16 February 2024 (UTC)
Alright Gerda, give me a moment :) The Night Watch (talk) 22:13, 16 February 2024 (UTC)

The final stretch

The handoff approaches... keep a steady hand, and don't drop it. — Red-tailed hawk (nest) 05:04, 16 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from LaFlorida4522 on Southwest Florida (01:50, 16 February 2024)

Hello. I was wondering if you can add images to an article on an android. Thanks 👍 --LaFlorida4522 (talk) 01:50, 16 February 2024 (UTC)

Hi there @LaFlorida4522. I'm not quite sure what you mean. Do you wish to add an image somewhere or are images not showing up for you? The Night Watch (talk) 01:55, 16 February 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Resilient Barnstar
This RfA process is broken. Each individual oppose/support is reasonable on their own, but the collective pile-on effect is not ideal and scales this proportion, including your need to expand on your apology. The vast majority of editors recognize your qualification for adminship. The opposers' rationales are thoughtful, and I am confident you will take their feedback. Sadly it is also necessary to say this, but I would avoid engaging with this post or any other comments about the topic, but wanted you to at least acknowledge the stress you're going through, and encourage you to stay resilient and stick with this. Cheers! ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 23:03, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Barnstar of Diligence
I must give you this for passing such a tough RfA and becoming an administrator. Congratulations, and wish you the best in your adminship! ChrisWx 🌀 (talk - contribs) 00:29, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from The rajasthani guy on Draft:Bandwa Rajasthan (06:38, 19 February 2024)

Hello I want to write to write a wiki page about my village I want to do that drop menu thingy like we click reference and then it expands that thing --The rajasthani guy (talk) 06:39, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from Iceypurple (10:22, 21 February 2024)

How do you add the boxes on your profile like “This user is…”? Thank you! --Iceypurple (talk) 10:22, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

Hi there @Iceypurple. I assume you are talking about Userboxes? A gallery of userboxes is located here and you can copy the boxes to your page by copying and pasting pasting the templates linked on the gallery to add the boxes to your page. For example, you could copy and paste {{User stat}} to show that you are an expert in sports statistics. The Night Watch (talk) 14:21, 21 February 2024 (UTC)
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