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Administrators' newsletter – December 2022

News and updates for administrators from the past month (November 2022).

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WikiProject Canada 10,000 Challenge sixth anniversary

The Bronze Maple Leaf Award
This maple leaf is awarded to TheSandDoctor for writing three new articles related to British Columbia during the sixth year of The 10,000 Challenge of WikiProject Canada. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Reidgreg (talk) 23:57, 4 December 2022 (UTC)

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Guidance/help request

Hi! For some reason I feel drawn to ask you for guidance/help with the following dispute. It is outlined on Talk:Sam Brinton#BLP Are some editors being absurdly pedantic in saying that a linked article (citation) about the subject, identifying them in a picture, by first name, and by subject matter (involved in fetishistic sexual pursuits) is not sufficient ID for certainty for a BLP? The contents of the linked article are out there, so to speak, and personally I feel that there may just be a desire to 'protect' the subject of the Wiki article being played out. But that may be just me and I’m not pointing fingers, although I’m sure that that happens all the time. Thanks in advance for your help. Boscaswell talk 05:19, 12 December 2022 (UTC)

@Boscaswell: I've reviewed and commented. I respectfully disagree with the assertion that the editors in question are being "absurdly pedantic" and note that caution should be used in verifying any information added to any article, but particularly those of living persons. Wikipedia articles can (and have) caused undue real harm to individuals (through errors etc) and we need to be particularly careful about that. An image bearing likeness in a tabloid is not enough to support the content and I am also concerned that your edit constituted WP:BLP and WP:OR violations; I will, however, extend good faith. But repeated (re)additions/reverts without establishing a clear consensus would be violations of WP:EW, WP:ACDS, and WP:DE and could very well result in sanctions. TheSandDoctor Talk 06:52, 12 December 2022 (UTC)
@Boscaswell: As @Drmies: pointed out, what I forgot to state explicitly last night -- but did imply -- is the need for reliable sources to verify any information added to any article; this is a pillar of Wikipedia and is non-negotiable. Failure to comply can and will result in loss of editing privileges. You can personally believe that the Daily Mail is a paper of record but the community emphatically disagrees. I would strongly recommend not editing further without reviewing WP:RS, the reliability of various sources listed at WP:RSP, and familiarizing yourself with discretionary sanctions applicable to areas you edit. If it isn't in a reliable source, it has no place on Wikipedia. Period. We all are entitled to our opinions on matters and the reliability of sources, but that must be "checked at the door" and deferred to community consensus on-wiki. TheSandDoctor Talk 17:20, 12 December 2022 (UTC)
TheSandDoctor I thank you for taking the time to give your guidance on this matter. I predict that in a few years' time, the current emphasis on denial of conservative sources on Wikipedia, and there is no question that this exists, will fall away. Either that, or the regard in which Wikipedia is held will diminish, and rapidly. As things stand, an editor on the thread you reviewed wishes to see me restricted from editing BLP's merely because I *think* that The Daily Mail is good, and I *think* that CNN is biased. (Note that I share that view of CNN with at least half of the population of the US.) Anyway, my prediction is of the future. Meanwhile, I must point out, and I do hope you appreciate, that I post only in accordance with recognised RS’s. Again, thank you for your input - I am very grateful. I wish you all the very best in everything. Boscaswell talk 21:23, 12 December 2022 (UTC)

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Question from Mahmoudhy4 (12:29, 14 December 2022)

hi what about the man hewn to change lady --Mahmoudhy4 (talk) 12:29, 14 December 2022 (UTC)

@Mahmoudhy4: I don't understand the question. Please elaborate. TheSandDoctor Talk 19:31, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

Question from Inkedupdaddy (22:56, 16 December 2022)

I would like to create a wiki page on myself and my business, how may I go about doing that? --Inkedupdaddy (talk) 22:56, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

@Inkedupdaddy: Please read WP:AUTOBIO, this guide, and the notability criteria WP:NBIO and WP:NCORP. It is strongly recommended that you do not write about yourself or your company as that poses a conflict of interest. I would also strongly recommend reviewing this policy and make sure that you're in compliance. TheSandDoctor Talk 00:00, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

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TweetCiteBot

Any chance you could ask it to run again?

Also, how does the bot interact with {{bare url inline}}? Does it only target tagged tweet urls, or does it just get everything? Mako001 (C)  (T)  🇺🇦 04:08, 21 December 2022 (UTC)

Seasons Greetings

Whatever you celebrate at this time of year, whether it's Christmas or some other festival, I hope you and those close to you have a happy, restful time! Have fun, Donner60 (talk) 00:16, 23 December 2022 (UTC)}}

Donner60 (talk) 05:16, 24 December 2022 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays
Hello, I wish you the very best during the holidays. And I hope you have a very happy 2023! Bruxton (talk) 18:49, 25 December 2022 (UTC)
Thank you, @Bruxton:! TheSandDoctor Talk 19:41, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Hello, TheSandDoctor! Thank you for your work to maintain and improve Wikipedia! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
CAPTAIN RAJU(T) 19:16, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

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CAPTAIN RAJU(T) 19:16, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Thank you, @CAPTAIN RAJU:! Wishing you the same. TheSandDoctor Talk 19:41, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2023!

Hello TheSandDoctor/Archives/2022, 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 heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2023.
Happy editing,

I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas
and a very happy and healthy New Year,
Thank you for all your contributions to Wikipedia,
Davey2010Talk 11:59, 26 December 2022 (UTC)

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