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FYI --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 07:48, 1 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Edit filter noticeboard navbox

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"Template:Edit filter noticeboard navbox" has been userfied to User:Rich Farmbrough/Template:Edit filter noticeboard navbox given your consent at Wikipedia:Templates for discussion/Log/2016 June 20#Template:Edit filter noticeboard navbox. I didn't userfy the module, but feel free if it's appropriate. — Andy W. (talk ·ctb) 21:13, 2 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 21:15, 2 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]

When you created this redirect, you didn't actually include a target. Just checking that I have got the right one. JohnCD (talk) 17:13, 3 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, many thanks. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 17:24, 3 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]

Motions regarding you

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Hi Rich, just to let you know two motions have been proposed regarding you at ARCA. For the Arbitration Committee, Kharkiv07 (T) 00:12, 4 July 2016 (UTC) ---[reply]

i need some help

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please i just created an album article , HONESTLY i forgot to add the artist name on the title of the album ....please can you fix it for me , thanks in advance Mohammede aziz abdul (talk) 15:08, 4 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed. It doesn't need the artist's name since it is the only album of that name with an article. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 19:11, 4 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]

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Wikidata weekly summary #216

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The Signpost: 04 July 2016

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Wikipedia:Articles Infobox UK places but without images, a page which you created or substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; you may participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:Articles Infobox UK places but without images and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of Wikipedia:Articles Infobox UK places but without images during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. Steel1943 (talk) 01:35, 6 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Module:Edit filter board archives, a page which you created or substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; you may participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Module:Edit filter board archives and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of Module:Edit filter board archives during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. GeoffreyT2000 (talk) 01:50, 6 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

When something is unexpectedly missing from the encyclopedia it's worth checking whether you've typed it right! You edited the Turbary article yourself in 2009. I've converted the duplicate article to a redirect - might be better just deleted. If there's anything not covered in the existing article I leave it to you to rescue and add it. Cheers. PamD 18:24, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks User:PamD, I can always rely on you! All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 20:34, 9 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]

Arbitration Committee motion amending the Rich Farmbrough arbitration case

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By motion of the Arbitration Committee;

The sanctions placed on Rich Farmbrough as part of the Rich Farmbrough arbitration case (t) (ev / t) (w / t) (pd / t) are rescinded. For clarity this includes remedy 2 which prohibited Rich Farmbrough from using automation and clause B in the June 2012 amendment.

If the bot approval group sees it fit, they may also revoke all previous bot requests without the authorization of the Committee.

It is noted that the original community sanctions are not affected by this motion as they were placed by the community.

For the Arbitration Committee, Kharkiv07 (T) 18:50, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Discuss this at: Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard#Arbitration Committee motion amending the Rich Farmbrough arbitration case

Finally

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befreit --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:52, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 20:30, 9 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]
Just be careful, lest they open another can of whop-ass. --Redrose64 (talk) 21:46, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
10 July

Took only 300 years to restore a good name. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:10, 10 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I understood. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 09:56, 10 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]

Rapt to see this. Good luck, Jenks24 (talk) 12:58, 10 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

16 July 2016

Recommended reading on a centenary of a performance! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:27, 16 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Reference errors on 9 July

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Wikidata weekly summary #217

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Hi. I was wondering if any of the off sources that you provided for Clem Harvey's article provide substantial coverage for him as an actor. I ask because I did some searching and I haven't been able to see how he meets WP:ENTERTAINER or the general notability guidelines, as most coverage I have been able to find has been trivial, and I figured that maybe I'm missing something. Thanks. Canadian Paul 17:14, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Yep, it's hard to find anything about Clem, I was hoping that three is an obituary somewhere (if he's dead) or an article in one of the film magazines. I think he may have had some links to aviation. I'm not sure, though, if Clem Harvey is his real name.
It seems strange, though, to have a red-linked member of Ocean's Eleven.
All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 20:18, 12 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]

You might be interested in Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Dictionary of National Biography/Archive 3#DNB contributors in wikidata. In particular redlinks for the larger list (including the initial two supplements) are a single SPARQL query these days; and a couple of dozen of those people are covered in the ODNB. Charles Matthews (talk) 10:18, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

That is most interesting. I am constrained to use the tempaltes which are in my user space, until this job is done. Unfortunately the Subst: keyword doesn't work within refs, so some fudging is required. I think I may be able DNB properly this evening.
All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 11:51, 13 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]
This works: {{safesubst:#tag:ref|{{cite web|url=https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/hh802690%28v=vs.85%29.aspx|title=Alternatives to using Transactional NTFS|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|access-date={{subst:TODAY}}|website=[[Microsoft Developer Network]]}}}}. But probably tou know that yourself, nevermind then. --Edgars2007 (talk/contribs) 15:45, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
That's potentially useful! In this case the page text is already created, though. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 17:32, 13 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]

Mistake?

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I think here you meant false flag not black flag? - Brianhe (talk) 12:46, 17 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm... there seems to be an almost synonymy between false flag operation and black flag operation. Possibly this arose from black operation (and black bag operation) being conflated with false flag operation. Be that as it may, Humpty-Dumpty like, when I say "black flag operation" I specifically mean one that is intended primarily to impugn the party who's flag is being flown, rather than one where the primary purpose is the operation itself, and the flag is simply a way to avoid blame. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 00:07, 18 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]

Wikidata weekly summary #218

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Nomination of Murdoch MacLeod for deletion

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A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Murdoch MacLeod 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/Murdoch MacLeod (2nd nomination) 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. DGG ( talk ) 17:13, 18 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

A tremendous time!

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Bonjour, hello

I am glad to announce the official creation of the user group for Wiktionaries! You mentioned a polite interests for this great adventure and so, here it is!

the Wiktionary Tremendous Group

You're welcome to participate to this brand new collective exploration of the lexicoworld by helping to check my non-native weird English, find a fancy logo, contact people or mention places where the announce have to be made. There is still a lot to do, only main pages are there. Soon, I will translate some cool stuff we made in French: 2015 summary, skills list, banner and more. I also plan to visit every community so help welcome! Spread the word! Noé (talk) 00:40, 21 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Contests

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User:Dr. Blofeld has created Wikipedia:WikiProject Africa/Contests. The idea is to run a series of contests/editathons focusing on each region of Africa. He has spoken to Wikimedia about it and $1000-1500 is possible for prize money. As someone who has previously expressed interest in African topics, would you be interested in contributing to one or assisting draw up core article/missing article lists? He says he's thinking of North Africa for an inaugural one in October. If interested please sign up in the participants section of the Contest page, thanks.♦ --Ser Amantio di NicolaoChe dicono a Signa?Lo dicono a Signa. 01:36, 21 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 21 July 2016

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Wikipedia and United Nations Women Project

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Please join us...

Wikipedia and United Nations Women Project
A Women in Red worldwide, online editathon - 12 July till 12 August 2016 - #wikiwomeninred

(To subscribe, Women in Red/Invite list. Unsubscribe, Women in Red/Opt-out list) Delivered by Rosiestep (talk) via MassMessage 04:27, 22 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

DNB biographies

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hi, richard, nice work on the DNB articles.

however, i see you have invented your own style. see also Victorinus_Bythner for another style of citing DNB. you might want to consider: using template:DNB for cut and paste; ignoring the initials which are a wikisource thing; author link is normally to the author wikipedia page, your author linksred, because not all authors have a bio. and the DNB endnotes are shown as endnotes indented after template:cite DNB; you might want to add this category Category:Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the Dictionary of National Biography; don't know why you included the banner at the bottom.

keep in mind there should also be an ODNB article to link to using template:cite ODNB, for example [1] and incorporating these makes good edithathon work for newbies.

cheers. Humungadunga (talk) 16:49, 22 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Category:Prime ministers of Nepal has been nominated for discussion

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Category:Prime ministers of Nepal, which you created, has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. A discussion is taking place to see if it abides with the categorization guidelines. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the categories for discussion page. Thank you. Rathfelder (talk) 16:06, 24 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Indigenous women & Polar women editathons

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You are invited...

Indigenous women editathon & Polar women editathon
Hosted by Women in Red - August 2016 - #wikiwomeninred

(To subscribe, Women in Red/Invite list. Unsubscribe, Women in Red/Opt-out list) --Rosiestep (talk) 21:08, 24 July 2016 (UTC) via MassMessage[reply]

British film people

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Hi Rich, I've been asked if it was possible to get a list of British film people born in the period 1930-60 - any suggestions? ϢereSpielChequers 10:56, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Yes I think I can make such a list. I took a little look last night, will look in more detail tonight. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 13:06, 26 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]
2556 people. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 19:40, 27 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]

Wikidata weekly summary #219

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Question

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Hi, I've looked at the instructions but I'm not sure how you could divide an existing stub category into smaller stub categories. Thanks, --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 14:31, 28 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker) @Rubbish computer: First, did you propose it at WP:WSS/P? If so, which category is this? --Redrose64 (talk) 16:45, 28 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Redrose64: No, sorry I didn't realise I had to propose it there. Thanks for letting me know, Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 16:51, 28 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
There are also some general guidelines I think about the max and min number of stubs in a cat. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 17:19, 28 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]
Ok thanks. Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 17:48, 28 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

DADS

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Dear Rich,

Thank you for making Wikipedia better.

I reverted a recent edit you made to Template:DADS because apparently the URL of that dictionary has changed yet again. Apparently not enough people understand that, in the words of Tim Berners Lee, cool URIs don't change. --DavidCary (talk) 16:47, 28 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. We have this problem at RfD sometimes. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 17:18, 28 July 2016 (UTC).[reply]