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Women in Red - June 2023

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Thank you for letting me know, B-bot. The new picture is much better, so I'm glad the old one will be removed. Penny Richards (talk) 03:14, 2 June 2023 (UTC)

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Thank you for letting me know, — LittleDwangs. The new picture is much better, so I'm glad the old one will be removed. Penny Richards (talk) 03:14, 2 June 2023 (UTC)

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Thank you for letting me know, LittleDwangs. The new picture is much better, so I'm glad the old one will be removed. Penny Richards (talk) 23:15, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

Feminism and Folklore 2023 - Local prize winners

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Congratulations on your remarkable achievement of winning a local prize in the Feminism and Folklore 2023 writing competition! We greatly appreciate your valuable contribution and the effort you put into documenting your local Folk culture and Women on Wikipedia. To ensure you receive your prize, please take a moment to complete the preferences form before the 1st of July 2023. You can access the form by clicking here. We kindly request you to submit the form before the deadline to avoid any potential disappointments.

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Daisy Bacon

Penny, I've had a go at Daisy Bacon as discussed on the talk page, and was hoping you'd have time to take a look at it and see what you think. I would like to take it to FAC but I think a peer review first would be a good idea. One concern I have is that it relies very heavily on the Powers biography, which is the only source that does more than mention Bacon in passing other than contemporary newspaper interviews. I have a few other resources on pulp fiction but they all discuss the writers rather than the editors so I am not expecting to find anything to add from there.

If you don't have time to look, no worries; I know a couple of other people I can ask. Thanks. Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 18:54, 16 June 2023 (UTC)

Mike Christie, Thanks for the heads up! I don't know much about the GA process, and I usually prefer shorter articles, for my own uses, but this certainly looks thoroughly sourced and well-organized. Good luck! Penny Richards (talk) 19:31, 16 June 2023 (UTC)
Thanks -- I've started a peer review for it and I'm sure I'll get more comments there. Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 20:12, 16 June 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red July 2023

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Hello, Penny Richards. 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.--BeLucky (talk) 10:32, 4 July 2023 (UTC)
Got it, thanks. Looks like an interesting list to work from! Penny Richards (talk) 13:42, 4 July 2023 (UTC)
Already started working: Category:World Constitutional Convention call signatories --BeLucky (talk) 14:05, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red 8th Anniversary

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In July 2015 around 15.5% of the English Wikipedia's biographies were about women. As of July 2023, 19.61% of the English Wikipedia's biographies are about women. That's a lot of biographies created in the effort to close the gender gap. Happy 8th Anniversary! Join us for some virtual cake and add comments or memories and please keep on editing to close the gap!

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Thank you, B-bot. I'm glad to know a better image has been found. Penny Richards (talk) 13:51, 21 July 2023 (UTC)

Ruth Selwyn

Selwyn in 1932

Hello @Penny Richards: could you please help me create an article for American actress Ruth Selwyn, who was wife of producer Edgar Selwyn? Votbek (talk) 03:05, 23 July 2023 (UTC)

Happy to help, what do you need? If you get a draft going I can jump in on that. Penny Richards (talk) 14:50, 23 July 2023 (UTC)
Thanks, I already have an initial draft here, so could you help me for to later be summited? Votbek (talk) 22:18, 23 July 2023 (UTC)
Ah, okay, I see. You don't have to use Articles for Creation (I see you've already published an article through there). You're allowed to just start the article when you think it's ready. I'll be over to have a look and see what I can do, though! (Working on something right now but definitely before tomorrow evening, California time.) - Penny Richards (talk) 02:04, 24 July 2023 (UTC)
PS: I see she already has articles in at least two other languages, so there shouldn't be any concerns about notability. And it's great to already have such a good photo, too! Penny Richards (talk) 02:05, 24 July 2023 (UTC)
@Votbek:: Okay, the article is in mainspace now, as Ruth Selwyn. Penny Richards (talk) 15:58, 25 July 2023 (UTC)

Feminism and Folklore 2023 - A Heartfelt Appreciation for Your Impactful Contribution!

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We extend our sincerest gratitude to you for making an extraordinary impact in the Feminism and Folklore 2023 writing competition. Your remarkable dedication and efforts have been instrumental in bridging cultural and gender gaps on Wikipedia. We are truly grateful for the time and energy you've invested in this endeavor.

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Looking ahead, we are thrilled to announce that we'll be hosting Feminism and Folklore in 2024. We eagerly await your presence in the upcoming year as we continue our journey to empower and foster inclusivity.

Once again, thank you for being an essential part of our mission to promote feminism and preserve folklore on Wikipedia.

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Draft:Betty Alden

Alden in The Nut Farm (1935)

Hello again @Penny Richards: thank you for helping me for the article of Ruth Selwyn, now could you please help me again this time with the draft of actress Betty Alden for the later be summited to the mainspace? Votbek (talk) 02:27, 27 July 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red August 2023

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Thank you, B-bot. I'm glad a better photo has been found, and agree that this one should be deleted. Penny Richards (talk) 17:23, 1 August 2023 (UTC)

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Thank you, B-bot. I'm glad a better photo has been found, and agree that this one should be deleted. Penny Richards (talk) 17:23, 1 August 2023 (UTC)

September 2023 at Women in Red

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Thank you, B-bot, there is a much better picture now, and I agree that the older one should be removed. Penny Richards (talk) 17:54, 31 August 2023 (UTC)

Books & Bytes – Issue 58

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A barnstar for you!

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For your expansion and sourcing of Joan Gilmore, making it an easy decision to suggest keeping it at the related deletion discussion, here is a barnstar. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 11:53, 28 September 2023 (UTC)
Thank you! I enjoy improving articles like that one. Penny Richards (talk) 13:40, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

Actress Inez Cooper(1922-1993)

Cooper in Flight to Nowhere

Hello Penny Richards, could you please create an article for American actress Inez Cooper?, She appeared in 22 films. 201.227.220.182 (talk) 16:07, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for the tip, but I don't really take requests! ;) I'll mostly be working on the Women in STEM editathon on WikiProject Women in Red this month. Sometimes adding names to redlists is a good way to get an article started sooner; we can also help you learn how to start one yourself. Penny Richards (talk) 16:40, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red October 2023

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Thank you B-bot. There is a better photo in the article now, so delete away. Penny Richards (talk) 20:06, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

Books & Bytes – Issue 59

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That's fine, there's another photo on the page now, and the old one can be deleted. Penny Richards (talk) 20:49, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

A WAM Barnstar for you!

Wikipedia Asian Month 2023 contest
Penny Richards Thank you for your additions in Wikipedia Asian Month 2023.10 of your articles have been accepted. Warm Regards, ZI Jony (Talk) 08:27, 7 December 2023 (UTC)

Seasons Greetings!

Hello there, thanks for all of your contributions to Wikipedia! Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and here's to a happy and productive 2024! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:11, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

Thank you, and the same to you! Penny Richards (talk) 20:19, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red January 2024

Women in Red | January 2024, Volume 10, Issue 1, Numbers 291, 293, 294, 295, 296


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Happy New Year, Penny Richards!

Happy New Year!

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Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
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Thank you, and best wishes for your 2024 too. Penny Richards (talk) 21:22, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Penny Richards!

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Thanks. Looks like the article has a better free image now, so the old image should be deleted. Penny Richards (talk) 20:39, 8 January 2024 (UTC)

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Thanks. Looks like the article has a better free image now, so the old image should be deleted.Penny Richards (talk) 17:48, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to the drive!

It's so nice to see WP:Women in Red people in the drive :) When I did a PetScan of the intersection between Category:All articles lacking sources and Category:Women by nationality, I saw that there are 470 articles that are not cited. Some of the longest articles that are not currently cited (that are not lists) are:

I think you might be interested in these articles to practice your WikiGnoming skills. Otherwise, good luck! I wish you the best in the February drive. CactiStaccingCrane (talk) 13:22, 22 January 2024 (UTC)

I'm delighted!!

The photos are WONDERFUL. A leap forward. THANK YOU. jengod (talk) 00:55, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Oh, I'm glad they're helpful. It was a fun rainy-day activity for us. More soon! Penny Richards (talk) 01:00, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Books & Bytes – Issue 60

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Women in Red February 2024

Women in Red | February 2024, Volume 10, Issue 2, Numbers 293, 294, 297, 298


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Welcome to the drive!

Welcome, welcome, welcome Penny Richards! I'm glad that you are joining the drive! Please, have a cup of WikiTea, and go cite some articles.

Fix a random page lacking sources

CactiStaccingCrane (talk)18:53, 1 February 2024 UTC [refresh]via JWB and Geardona (talk to me?)

Already having a grand time, thank you for the warm welcome. Back to work now! Penny Richards (talk) 21:01, 1 February 2024 (UTC)

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Thank you for the invitation! I am busy that weekend at an outdoor activity. My best greetings to all attendees! Penny Richards (talk) 21:01, 1 February 2024 (UTC)

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Yes, I uploaded an earlier image for the article, and I am glad to know the later image will be deleted. Penny Richards (talk) 04:16, 5 February 2024 (UTC)

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Yes, I uploaded an earlier image, and this one should be removed now. Thank you for seeing to this necessary task, B-bot. Penny Richards (talk) 00:42, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

Question about Pinterest

Hi Penny, will the Women in Red collections always be in the form month-year-editathons, e.g. February-2024-editathons? What happens when there are year-long events such as 1day1woman - where do these go? Thanks — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 19:15, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

I mostly put images with the month when their articles were added to the editathon page, just because that's what is most convenient. (For example, most pictures added this week would go in February 2024; exceptions would be if there were any early-start articles for the March editathons, I might add those to the March 2024 board, to give it an early start too.) The WiR Pinterest boards exist to show a sample of what we're doing as a project to a broader audience; they're not meant to be any kind of precise document. Penny Richards (talk) 03:54, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
I just figured out what you're asking! For the #1day1woman or yearly themes, I think the editathon page links to the January pinboard, as a default. Penny Richards (talk) 03:56, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
Thanks for confirming - so the usual expectation is to put them in the month when that event started? I have seem different practices. On 1day1woman 2024 the link has now been updated to February, but on 1day1woman 2023 the link remained to January. Perhaps it doesn't matter too much ... — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 11:34, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
As long as the link leads to one of our Pinterest boards, I think it's fine. But it's nice to know someone is looking at the details and wanting them right, so thank you! Penny Richards (talk) 15:10, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

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Women in Red March 2024

Women in Red | March 2024, Volume 10, Issue 3, Numbers 293, 294, 299, 300, 301


Online events:

Announcements

Tip of the month:

  • When creating a new article, check various spellings, including birth name, married names
    and pseudonyms, to be sure an article doesn't already exist.

Other ways to participate:

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Orphaned non-free image File:ElizabethSellars1953.jpg

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No, looks good, someone found a free image to use, the old non-free fair use image should be deleted now. Penny Richards (talk) 03:20, 2 March 2024 (UTC)

Books & Bytes – Issue 61

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Precious anniversary

Precious
Nine years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:59, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! It's been a busy nine years. :) Penny Richards (talk) 14:46, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

February 2024 WikiProject Unreferenced articles backlog drive – award

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This award is given in recognition to Penny Richards for collecting more than 50 points during the WikiProject Unreferenced articles's FEB24 backlog drive. Your contributions played a crucial role in sourcing 14,300 unsourced articles during the drive. Thank you so much for participating and helping to reduce the backlog! – – DreamRimmer (talk) 18:39, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

Women in Red April 2024

Women in Red | April 2024, Volume 10, Issue 4, Numbers 293, 294, 302, 303, 304


Online events:

Announcements

  • The second round of "One biography a week" begins in April as part of #1day1woman.

Tip of the month:

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Discussion at WP:MCQ § PD or not PD—that is the question

 You are invited to join the discussion at WP:MCQ § PD or not PD—that is the question. -- Marchjuly (talk) 06:54, 3 April 2024 (UTC)

Uploading images

Hi Penny Richards. Please provide more descriptive file names for the files you upload. You can find some guidance on how to do this at WP:FILENAME. Strings of numbers or other characters aren't very helpful. The file's being discussed at WP:MCQ needed to be renamed per WP:FNC#2. In addition, you might want to take a look at WP:IUP#FORMAT for reference, but generally it's better to upload photos in jpg format than in png format. Finally, it looks like in some cases you might be use a camera to take photos of images you're finding online, and then perhaps even enlarging them (sometimes even quite bit). Things would probably work better if you just download the image you want to your computer and then upload it from there, without adding the extra step of photograhing it. As for enlarging or cropping, the are some pretty good users helping out at WP:GL who have can do lots of that for you if you don't have the right software or skills to do so yourself. -- Marchjuly (talk) 00:49, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

Marchjuly: Hello. I usually do name my uploads properly, yes, but you found a few that I did wrong, probably in haste. I'm glad they're getting fixed now. Thank you. I only ever use the Screenshot utility on my laptop to capture images from newspaper pages and old yearbooks online, no extra steps or cameras involved. I can work on doing that differently, so we have jpgs instead. (I don't think I ever, ever enlarge images, though; I usually have to reduce them to get under the maximum for non-free uploads.) -- Penny Richards (talk) 03:01, 4 April 2024 (UTC)
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