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The WikiEagle - March–April 2022

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The WikiEagle
The WikiProject Aviation Newsletter
Volume I — Issue 3–4
Aviation Project • Project discussion • Members • Assessment • Outreach • The WikiEagle
Columns

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Newsletter contributor: ZLEA

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 23:00, 1 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The IP whom you reverted on Gold dollar is also active on Coinage Act of 1873. The individual seems to know something about the subject but they're (in my opinion) a bit too bold in announcing their intent to rewrite the article, especially since they started out by making elementary mistakes like getting the effective date wrong. Could you help keep an eye on things?--Wehwalt (talk) 13:26, 4 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for letting me know, I've added it to my watchlist and I'll keep an eye on it. - ZLEA T\C 15:54, 4 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

21:00, 4 April 2022 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – April 2022

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

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

  • Access to Special:RevisionDelete has been expanded to include users who have the deletelogentry and deletedhistory rights. This means that those in the Researcher user group and Checkusers who are not administrators can now access Special:RevisionDelete. The users able to view the special page after this change are the 3 users in the Researcher group, as there are currently no checkusers who are not already administrators. (T301928)
  • When viewing deleted revisions or diffs on Special:Undelete a back link to the undelete page for the associated page is now present. (T284114)

Arbitration

Miscellaneous


VideoWiki

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Compiled your efforts here Wikipedia:VideoWiki/Union_(United_States_coin). Best Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 12:58, 10 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2022-15

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19:43, 11 April 2022 (UTC)

TheWikiWizard - April 2022

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Hi, ZLEA! Here is the April 2022 issue for the TheWikiWizard!

Humour

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  • April 1 isn't April fools day if you say it isn't...
  • April Showers should bring May Money flowers! I'd be rich!
  • It's Spring again, Spring out of bed!

Wiki(p/m)edia News

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Editor's Notes

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  • Sorry for missing the last issue!
  • Have a suggestion or want to help us? Let us know!
  • We wish all those in Ukraine and those affected by the war safety and peace :-)
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Tech News: 2022-16

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23:11, 18 April 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 24 April 2022

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Tech News: 2022-17

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22:54, 25 April 2022 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLXXVIII, April 2022

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The WikiEagle - May 2022

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The WikiEagle
The WikiProject Aviation Newsletter
Volume I — Issue 5
Aviation Project • Project discussion • Members • Assessment • Outreach • The WikiEagle
Columns

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MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:17, 1 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2022-18

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19:32, 2 May 2022 (UTC)

Tech News: 2022-19

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15:21, 9 May 2022 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – May 2022

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

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

Arbitration


Invite

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Hey, I think you may be interested with the WP:Constellation program, where currently articles about private spaceflight gets improved. Happy editing, Starship SN20 (talk) 21:52, 10 May 2022 (UTC) @ZLEA[reply]

Starship SN20 Thanks for the invite. I'm not really active in WikiProject Spaceflight right now, but I'll keep the Constellation program in mind if that changes. - ZLEA T\C 00:02, 11 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Okay. @ZLEA Starship SN20 (talk) 00:41, 11 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2022-20

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18:57, 16 May 2022 (UTC)

Tech News: 2022-21

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00:19, 24 May 2022 (UTC)

TheWikiWizard - May 2022

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Hey, ZLEA! Here is the May 2022 issue for the TheWikiWizard!

Humor

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  • What do May Showers bring?
  • May the 4th be with you doesn't work anymore, but I can say it again in less than a year!
  • If you love Wikipedia, and are editing it, is it a conflict of interest?

Wiki(P/M)edia News

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  • A discussion took place in regards to the desktop design for certain Wikis. You can find more information here.
  • Tamzin, has had a successful RFA! Congrats!
  • Check out this Conversation that will be hosted by the team "Community Resilience and Sustainability"! You can find out more details about the meeting by clicking on the link.

Editor's Notes

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  • We have a IRC Channel! Come by and say Hi! You can find us on Libra.Chat under the channel name #TheWikiWizard connect


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The Bugle: Issue CXCIII, May 2022

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The Signpost: 29 May 2022

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Tech News: 2022-22

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20:27, 30 May 2022 (UTC)

Editing newsletter 2022 – #1

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New editors were more successful with this new tool.

The New topic tool helps editors create new ==Sections== on discussion pages. New editors are more successful with this new tool. You can read the report. Soon, the Editing team will offer this to all editors at most WMF-hosted wikis. You can join the discussion about this tool for the English Wikipedia is at Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals)#Enabling the New Topic Tool by default. You will be able to turn it off in the tool or at Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-editing-discussion.

The Editing team plans to change the appearance of talk pages. These are separate from the changes made by the mw:Desktop improvements project and will appear in both Vector 2010 and Vector 2022. The goal is to add some information and make discussions look visibly different from encyclopedia articles. You can see some ideas at Wikipedia talk:Talk pages project#Prototype Ready for Feedback.

Whatamidoing (WMF) (talk)

23:15, 30 May 2022 (UTC)

The WikiEagle - June 2022

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The WikiEagle
The WikiProject Aviation Newsletter
Volume I — Issue 6
Aviation Project • Project discussion • Members • Assessment • Outreach • The WikiEagle
Columns

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Newsletter contributor: ZLEA

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 15:33, 2 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – June 2022

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

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

  • Administrators using the mobile web interface can now access Special:Block directly from user pages. (T307341)
  • The IP Info feature has been deployed to all wikis as a Beta Feature. Any autoconfirmed user may enable the feature using the "IP info" checkbox under Preferences → Beta features. Autoconfirmed users will be able to access basic information about an IP address that includes the country and connection method. Those with advanced privileges (admin, bureaucrat, checkuser) will have access to extra information that includes the Internet Service Provider and more specific location.

Arbitration


Tech News: 2022-23

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02:45, 7 June 2022 (UTC)

Tech News: 2022-24

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16:57, 13 June 2022 (UTC)

Tech News: 2022-25

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20:17, 20 June 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 26 June 2022

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Tech News: 2022-26

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20:01, 27 June 2022 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CXCIV, June 2022

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Tech News: 2022-27

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19:31, 4 July 2022 (UTC)

Happy Birthday!

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Wishing ZLEA a very happy birthday on behalf of the Birthday Committee!   Chris Troutman (talk) 19:57, 7 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – July 2022

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

Technical news

  • user_global_editcount is a new variable that can be used in abuse filters to avoid affecting globally active users. (T130439)

Arbitration

Miscellaneous

  • The New Pages Patrol queue has around 10,000 articles to be reviewed. As all administrators have the patrol right, please consider helping out. The queue is here. For further information on the state of the project, see the latest NPP newsletter.

Tech News: 2022-28

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19:23, 11 July 2022 (UTC)

TheWikiWizard - July 2022

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Hey, ZLEA! Here is the July 2022 issue for the TheWikiWizard!

Humour

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  • It's less than 6 months till Christmas (I think...)
  • Start making the Christmas list! Never too early, or late for those who think Dec 26 is Dec 25 haha
  • If I had a dollar for every word I typed, the world would run out of money ;)

Wiki(p/m)edia News

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  • The Japanese Wikipedia now uses the new vector skin! For those who speak Japanese or just want to take a look, check it out!
  • There is a conversation event that you can check out. More details on the link.
  • A meeting had taken place in regards to Interface of MediaWiki. More information of that meeting can be found here.

Editor's Notes

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  • Please note that due to me being busy/at times not much to report on Wiki(p/m)edia some issues of this newsletter may be skipped. Don't worry I haven't forgotten about it!
  • Sometimes during the delivery of the issue, the mass message extension sends it twice for some reason. Please note I only send them once and not twice. I apologise for the inconvenience this causes.
  • Remember that the Wikimedia Foundation also hosts other wikis too! So if you want to see what other wikis there are, give it a try! You might find something you like!


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See you in the next issue! Have a great summer! --つがる Talk to つがる:) 🍁 01:00, 12 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2022-29

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22:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC)

Precious anniversary

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Precious
One year!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:26, 20 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2022-30

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19:26, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CXCVI, July 2022

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Signpost article

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Hi @ZLEA, I'm doing a Signpost article on userboxes, and selected your name as one of five users to be interviewed. I have some questions about your experience in userboxes:

  1. How did you first get into userboxes?
  2. How long have you been using/creating userboxes?
  3. Why do you like userboxes?
  4. What's your favorite userbox and why?

Thanks in advance for your input. Regards, Urban Versis 32KB(talk / contribs) 02:13, 27 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Urban Versis 32 Thanks for choosing me. Here are my answers:
  1. I joined WikiProject Userboxes in February 2017, just over a month after joining Wikipedia, although I do not remember what first got me into userboxes.
  2. My first userboxes were service awards, which I added to my userpage to encourage myself to gain more editing experience. Within a few months created my first userboxes in February 2017. I have not created very many userboxes, but my early experience with userboxes is what sparked my passion for template editing.
  3. I believe userboxes remind us that there is a person behind every userpage. They aren't just some pretty templates, they allow users to express themselves on their userpages. I also believe they help us build trust with our fellow Wikipedians by encouraging transparency, as they are an easy way to identify one's own biases, conflicts of interest, and, more importantly, our strengths.
  4. My favorite userbox is one of my own creations (yes, I'm biased); User:ZLEA/Turboencabulator. The userbox is a play on the Turbo encabulator, a fictional machine which somehow found its way into a 1962 General Electric supplies catalogue. As an engineering student, I naturally found the turbo encabulator to be particularly amusing; too amusing to not be made into a userbox.

Let me know if you need anything else. - ZLEA T\C 02:44, 29 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your time! Urban Versis 32KB(talk / contribs) 01:19, 30 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Edits made on Jf-17

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Hai @ZLEA: Can you please verify the latest edits made on Jf-17 Thunder page by a user named 'An Asphalt'? I'm now using wikipedia on my phone, I find it hard to do it. It appears that he's making unsourced changed on specification. I can't access the cited sources except archived links. Can you please verify those edits? Thank you Echo1Charlie (talk) 09:58, 27 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Echo1Charlie Sorry I couldn't reply earlier. From what I can tell, the changes they are making are supported by the previously provided sources. The source appears to have been somewhat recently updated, so the archived sources are out of date and should be updated. I'll do that shortly. - ZLEA T\C 02:52, 29 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@ZLEA: Thank you for replying. I could only access the archive link, that's why I asked your help. Good day.Echo1Charlie (talk) 06:05, 29 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 1 August 2022

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Tech News: 2022-31

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21:20, 1 August 2022 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – August 2022

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

Administrator changes

readded Valereee
removed Anthony Appleyard (deceased) • CapitalistroadsterSamsara

Guideline and policy news

  • An RfC has been closed with consensus to add javascript that will show edit notices for editors editing via a mobile device. This only works for users using a mobile browser, so iOS app editors will still not be able to see edit notices.
  • An RfC has been closed with the consensus that train stations are not inherently notable.

Technical news

  • The Wikimania 2022 Hackathon will take place virtually from 11 August to 14 August.
  • Administrators will now see links on user pages for "Change block" and "Unblock user" instead of just "Block user" if the user is already blocked. (T308570)

Arbitration

  • The arbitration case request Geschichte has been automatically closed after a 3 month suspension of the case.

Miscellaneous

  • You can vote for candidates in the 2022 Board of Trustees elections from 16 August to 30 August. Two community elected seats are up for election.
  • Wikimania 2022 is taking place virtually from 11 August to 14 August. The schedule for wikimania is listed here. There are also a number of in-person events associated with Wikimania around the world.
  • Tech tip: When revision-deleting on desktop, hold ⇧ Shift between clicking two checkboxes to select every box in that range.

Tech News: 2022-32

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19:48, 8 August 2022 (UTC)

Hello, I am not sure why the ring cent and the large cent is included, but not the Flying Eagle cent; they all seem to be different denominations of the cent. The "small cent" is not a denomination, just a subsection title on Wikipedia. Altanner1991 (talk) 01:36, 11 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

ZLEA In numismatics, "denomination" tends to mean more than face value. Numismatists will sometimes consider certain historical coins of the same face value to be separate denominations, especially if the coin had undergone a major change and would be unrecognizable to the average person if found in circulation today. The large cent and small cent are widely treated as separate denominations by numismatists. This treatment is not exclusive to cents, and can be seen with the two-cent billon/two-cent piece, three-cent bronze/three-cent nickel/three-cent silver, half dime/nickel, and gold dollar/dollar coin. The silver center cent and ring cent do not fit in either the large cent or small cent categories, so they too are treated as separate denominations. I hope this clears up any confusion. - ZLEA T\C 01:58, 11 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Pinging Altanner1991, I accidentally pinged myself in the last reply. - ZLEA T\C 02:00, 11 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]
I had added that sizes affect denominations; thank you also for further explaining. Altanner1991 (talk) 02:10, 11 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2022-33

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21:07, 15 August 2022 (UTC)

Tech News: 2022-34

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00:10, 23 August 2022 (UTC)

If this is correct then the relevant information should be included in the article otherwise readers will have no indication as to why the footers have been included. DerbyCountyinNZ (Talk Contribs) 03:53, 23 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Although Fairchild is not directly mentioned in the article, Canadian Associated Aircraft (a joint project consisting of Fairchild and other companies) is. Perhaps a mention of Fairchild's role in the CAA would be a good addition, but the only source I have found so far is vague, only mentioning an "order for Hampden Aircraft component parts". As for the Vega model number, I am currently trying to gather information about the details of the design study, and I intend to add them soon. - ZLEA T\C 01:47, 24 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Editing news 2022 #2

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Graph showing 90-minute response time without the new tool and 39-minute response time with the tool
The [subscribe] button shortens response times.

The new [subscribe] button notifies people when someone replies to their comments. It helps newcomers get answers to their questions. People reply sooner. You can read the report. The Editing team is turning this tool on for everyone. You will be able to turn it off in your preferences.

Whatamidoing (WMF) (talk) 00:36, 26 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue CXCVII, August 2022

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Tech News: 2022-35

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23:03, 29 August 2022 (UTC)

Wikiproject Military history coordinator election nominations opening soon

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Nominations for the upcoming project coordinator election are opening in a few hours (00:01 UTC on 1 September). A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next coordination year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available here. If you are interested in running, please sign up here by 23:59 UTC on 14 September! Voting doesn't commence until 15 September. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the current coord team. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:52, 31 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – September 2022

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

Guideline and policy news

  • A discussion is open to define a process by which Vector 2022 can be made the default for all users.
  • An RfC is open to gain consensus on whether Fox News is reliable for science and politics.

Technical news

Arbitration

  • An arbitration case regarding Conduct in deletion-related editing has been closed. The Arbitration Committee passed a remedy as part of the final decision to create a request for comment (RfC) on how to handle mass nominations at Articles for Deletion (AfD).
  • The arbitration case request Jonathunder has been automatically closed after a 6 month suspension of the case.

Miscellaneous

  • The new pages patrol (NPP) team has prepared an appeal to the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) for assistance with addressing Page Curation bugs and requested features. You are encouraged to read the open letter before it is sent, and if you support it, consider signing it. It is not a discussion, just a signature will suffice.
  • Voting for candidates for the Wikimedia Board of Trustees is open until 6 September.

Tech News: 2022-36

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23:20, 5 September 2022 (UTC)

Junkers Ju 187

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See 187 Strassenbande. There's often a reason for this sort of vandalism, if one is curious enough to find out! (Blame my OCD-like real tendencies.) BilCat (talk) 22:09, 11 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2022-37

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01:48, 13 September 2022 (UTC)

Wikiproject Military history coordinator election voting opening soon!

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Voting for the upcoming project coordinator election opens in a few hours (00:01 UTC on 15 September) and will last through 23:59 on 28 September. A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next coordination year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available here. Voting is conducted using simple approval voting and questions for the candidates are welcome. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the current coord team. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 22:27, 14 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Trying to get WikiProject Amateur Radio back on the air!

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Hi, I'm Dr vulpes (💬📝) and I'm currently doing my best to resurrect the amateur radio WikiProject. A lot of the articles need some serious work and so I'm trying to organize an article improvement drive in October. If you're interested check out the link to the drive and the project page. Right now everything is in the planning stages, trying to find people interested, articles to focus on, etc. So if you know anyone who would like to help out feel free to invite them! If you no longer interested in this project that's a-ok just remove yourself from the list on the project page and I'll never badger you again. 73! Dr vulpes (💬📝) 00:13, 15 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Correction to previous election announcement

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Just a quick correction to the prior message about the 2022 MILHIST coordinator election! I (Hog Farm) didn't proofread the message well enough and left out a link to the election page itself in this message. The voting will occur here; sorry about the need for a second message and the inadvertent omission from the prior one. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:42, 15 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2022-38

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MediaWiki message delivery 22:14, 19 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Wikiproject Military history coordinator election voting closing soon

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Voting for the upcoming project coordinator election closes soon, at 23:59 on 28 September. A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next coordination year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available here. Voting is conducted using simple approval voting and questions for the candidates are welcome. The voting itself is occurring here If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the current coord team. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 20:14, 26 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue CXCVIII, September 2022

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Tech News: 2022-39

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MediaWiki message delivery 00:28, 27 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 30 September 2022

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Administrators' newsletter – October 2022

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

Guideline and policy news

Technical news

  • The Articles for creation helper script now automatically recognises administrator accounts which means your name does not need to be listed at WP:AFCP to help out. If you wish to help out at AFC, enable AFCH by navigating to Preferences → Gadgets and checking the "Yet Another AfC Helper Script" box.

Arbitration

Miscellaneous


TheWikiWizard- September 2022

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Hey, ZLEA! Here is the September 2022 Issue for the TheWikiWizard in October! We apologize for the delay.

Humor

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  • It's time for Christmas, summer is coming to an end
  • What are you giving Santa for Chirstmas? (He told me to for you to leave more cookies and the Halloween Candy)
  • Halloween, give out money instead :P

Wiki(p/m)edia News

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  • A discussion in regards to the new vector skin on EN Wikipedia had taken place, you can find it here
  • The Foundation Elections occurred learn more here
  • Quite a few successful RFA's took place, some include Z1720, and Dan Cherek! Congrats to all the successful RFA's!

Editor's Notes

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  • Thanks for your patience as we are late with issues, you can join us if you want to help out!
  • Please note that sometimes the system may deliver this twice to you, but I only send it once
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See you in the next issue! --つがる Talk to つがる:) 🍁 00:14, 2 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2022-40

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MediaWiki message delivery 00:22, 4 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2022-41

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14:07, 10 October 2022 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CXCVIII, October 2022

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Tech News: 2022-42

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MediaWiki message delivery 21:44, 17 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tech News: 2022-43

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MediaWiki message delivery 21:21, 24 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 31 October 2022

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Tech News: 2022-44

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MediaWiki message delivery 21:14, 31 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – November 2022

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

Guideline and policy news

Arbitration

Miscellaneous


Tech News: 2022-45

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MediaWiki message delivery 00:30, 8 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding the name of Chengdu Wing Loong-10

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Wing Loong is name for export given by the manufacturer Chengdu while WZ-10 is a newly released formal designation by Chinese People's Liberation Army. Using Chinese military designation prioritizing over manufacturer export name is a convention on Wikipedia for Chinese military aircraft articles. For example Chengdu J-10, J-10 is the formal designation while FC-10 is the export name. Same as Xi'an JH-7 and its export name FBC-1, Chengdu J-7 and its export name F-7. Or the article can be redirected to "Chengdu WZ-10 / Wing Loong-10" as compromise. Infinty 0 (talk) 00:25, 9 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Infinty 0 WP:AIR/NC states that "If the type has multiple names then either use the most common or none if this would cause confusion." Both "Chengdu WZ-10" and "Chengdu Wing Loong-10" are acceptable titles for the article, but we have to choose one or the other. Titles with multiple aircraft names are generally used for aircraft families, such as Gulfstream G650/G700/G800, not single types with differing export designations. - ZLEA T\C 00:30, 9 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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There is just no source for what i changed, the drone has never been advertised as possessing stealth technology and doesn't possess it

Israeli propaganda used this when they shot down one using their F-35, making advertisement for it by telling "we shot down a stealth UAV" when it is not the case

It just doesn't require a source, this is how it was advertised, without mentioning any stealth capability, meanwhile a lot of people thinks it is stealth because it resembles to the Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel which was advertised as possessing stealth, Saegeh wasn't advertised possessing it

The edit was to make clear to people looking into it that it is not a stealth UCAV, so no one could use this to make propaganda

If it was used during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and shot down by Ukrainian forces, i am 100% sure they would have claimed they shot down "a stealth UAV" and trashtalking Iran, when it is not at all a stealth UCAV, and not advertised as such 2A01:CB04:133:8000:6A1F:E744:AB67:3B72 (talk) 18:12, 12 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I'm afraid a absence of sources is not good enough. Unless there is a reliable source which specifically states that it has never been advertised as a "stealth UAV", we cannot make the statement in the article. What is known is that numerous western observers have labeled the aircraft as a "stealth UAV", and to my knowledge Iran has made no attempt to refute these claims. I suggest you read WP:VNT. - ZLEA T\C 18:27, 12 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
What is deranging is that there is not even a single Iranian source on the article beside western medias or persian language affiliated and "analysis" from Saudi/Israeli funded think tanks, more deranging is that it contains sources from The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, reading the first line of the wikipedia article of this think tank will make you understand what it is, you just can't make a neutral article using those organizations and think tanks for something about Iran, it is like putting a Russian think tank or analysis of an Ukrainian weapon and using it to make claims, or using an Indian outlet for claims concerning Pakistan
[100] There is an Iranian source with the pictures of the advertised drone, there is no mention of stealth, neither on Shahed 171
In almost every Iranian made weapons article, there is barely mentions of Iranian sources, but western analysis, this Iranian sources does not mention stealth, western sources thinking it is stealth isn't a valable source for making a claim that it possess stealth technology 2A01:CB04:133:8000:6A1F:E744:AB67:3B72 (talk) 18:40, 12 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Again, the fact that Iranian sources don't mention stealth technology isn't enough. If there is an Iranian source which refutes the west's claims of stealth technology, then we can change the article. It's not a problem Wikipedia can fix.
On a side note, the article doesn't claim the aircraft is a stealth UAV in the first place. The only appearances of the word "stealth" are in the source titles. - ZLEA T\C 18:46, 12 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
At least remove the Washington Institute sources 2A01:CB04:133:8000:6A1F:E744:AB67:3B72 (talk) 19:01, 12 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
If you don't believe a source to be reliable, feel free to bring it up at WP:RS/N. - ZLEA T\C 19:06, 12 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Template:B-17 family

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Hi, I have a couple quick questions on Template:B-17 family

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  • I was thinking to sub-divide the Notable aircraft entries into Extant and Non-extant (or similar wording)–does that seem OK, or any concern?

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Dmoore5556 The linefeeds in the "Bombers" and "Transports" were intentional. Both are split into the two different designation schemes used ("Bombers" is split into Air Force and Navy designations, "Transports" is split into "modified Bomber (B)" and "Cargo (C)" designations). As for "Notable aircraft", I think it would be a good idea to split the section. - ZLEA T\C 23:39, 14 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the clarification on formatting, and for sub-dividing that section in the Template. Dmoore5556 (talk) 23:52, 14 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

44-6393 Starduster

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Hi, the lead to List of surviving Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses notes that only six surviving planes saw combat. Five of those planes currently have Wikipedia articles; the one that doesn't is 44-6393 Starduster. I was thinking to create an article about that plane, as I believe its provenance makes it notable. I wanted to get your input as to if doing so seems worthwhile? Dmoore5556 (talk) 03:34, 17 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Dmoore5556 If you can find enough reliable sources, by all means go for it. I'm not familiar with that aircraft's history, so I doubt I would be able to help much. - ZLEA T\C 03:38, 17 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. I'll work on it as time permits. Multiple sources indicate it was the command aircraft of Lt Gen Ira C. Eaker, commander of the Eighth Air Force, which adds to its notability. Dmoore5556 (talk) 03:54, 17 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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SH-3 Sea King/S-61 family

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Hi Z, I'm thinking about creating a navbox for the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King/S-61 family, but wanted to make sure you don't already have one sandboxed somewhere first. If not, I could work one up in a day or so. Thanks. BilCat (talk) 05:33, 23 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

BilCat I had considered making one, but I never got around to doing so. You can go ahead and do it. - ZLEA T\C 05:35, 23 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Ok, thanks. BilCat (talk) 06:53, 23 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
I've got it started at Draft:Template:Sikorsky S-61 family, and will move it to Template:Sikorsky S-61 family when its done, if you want to go ahed and watch the page. I added a hidden field for "Accidents" where you have it in the S-70 box, but I'm not planning on adding those right now.
I also added a "Names" field, as I believe those are useful. I wasn't sure if you omitted that on purpose in some of your other boxes, but some readers only know aircraft by their names, or they have no designations, especially British aircraft, such as the Commando variant of the Westland Sea King. BilCat (talk) 00:06, 24 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
 Done BilCat (talk) 01:03, 24 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! I'm not against a "Names" section, but I sometimes forget to put one in. - ZLEA T\C 03:01, 24 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
BilCat Is the Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard a member of the S-61 family? There are links in the "See also" section indicating that the aircraft are related, but there is no mention in the article of commonality between the two types other than similar layout and engine (which doesn't necessarily imply relation). - ZLEA T\C 03:09, 24 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Honestly, it seemed as close a connection as with the S-55, so I went with it. BilCat (talk) 03:13, 24 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi please refer to this article by a reputable source on "martyr" vs "witness" translation of the word "Shahed" in this precise context. If you disagree, I am happy to discuss with you. https://english.elpais.com/international/2022-10-12/iranian-suicide-drones-russias-new-favorite-weapon-in-ukraine-war.html2607:FEA8:1F9F:A00:DE5:CAFD:B9A6:BD68 (talk) 23:02, 31 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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is this you?, how about leaving me alone.and get this account off my talk pageJackson883941 (talk) 01:40, 10 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Jackson883941 That's not me. A CheckUser can confirm. - ZLEA T\C 01:45, 10 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Very odd. BilCat (talk) 04:59, 10 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]
As Heironymous Rowe seems to have implied, I wouldn't be surprised if the IP was Jackson883941. There are a few minor differences in comment style, such as the fact that the IP usually capitolized the first letter in a sentence while Jackson883941 did not. However, it's probably not a coincidence that the IP harassed Jackson883941 in addition to three admins. The IP's choice of admins to harass puzzles me as well. Heironymous Rowe was involved in this discussion started by Jackson883941, and 331dot participated in several other discussions on the same page and also had blocked the IP in December. As for Sdrqaz, I do not see any connection. - ZLEA T\C 05:15, 10 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I'm surprised Jackson hasn't been indeffed before. They've been extremely uncivil in the past, not just recently in our interactions with him. As to the IP, hopefully someone will run a checkuser on them. BilCat (talk) 05:22, 10 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]
As the comments on Sdrqaz's page, I guess we'll see what happens in 18 days. Someone's block will probably end, and be reinstated shortly thereafter! BilCat (talk) 05:30, 10 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I just discovered this IP which made very similar edits to User talk:69.127.80.35 as 90.254.56.9. I've added all three IPs to my watchlist, as something tells me it isn't over. - ZLEA T\C 06:01, 10 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Veddy intwesting! See also this edit and following. BilCat (talk) 07:59, 10 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]
And this too. That was a particularly nasty user. Seems Jackson been socking for a while now. BilCat (talk) 21:03, 11 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]
And this one too. And I've had bad interactions with both of them. Makes me wonder if there's another connection somewhere to another sock farm. BilCat (talk) 21:16, 11 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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T-54

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Thanks for finding and adding that. I wonder what they'll name it. Goshawk? Maybe Stratoliner? BilCat (talk) 06:13, 26 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The T-44 was named "Pegasus", so perhaps something mythological and/or Greek. - ZLEA T\C 16:47, 26 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, the T-44 is named "Pegasus", as mentioned in the Navy press release, but that didn't stop the Air Force from "stealing" the name for the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus. The convention up until then was to only have one name at a time for aircraft in service. My suggestion was a snide/sarcastic way of saying that the T-54 should "steal" a name from an in-service Boeing product. ("Stratoliner" would be an absolutely ridiculous name for multi-engine trainer!) Anyway, since aircraft names are approved by the Air Force Department, I doubt something like that would happen. The Navy might ought to request "Pegasus II", since both the T-44 and T-54 are King Airs, but I still doubt the AF would approve it either. So we'll see. They might go for a bird name, as with the TH-73 Thrasher. We'll find out eventually. BilCat (talk) 19:58, 26 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]
"Canada Goose"! - Ahunt (talk) 22:58, 26 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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AMCA Propaganda

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The above source you mentioned isn't readable & not free. it's a Paid book not a article. cannot be used as source Mailmax2018 (talk) 19:04, 6 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

your beloved User talk:Hello642s vandalized page about Turkish Earth Mailmax2018 (talk) 19:13, 6 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Mailmax2018 Please read WP:SOURCEACCESS. Non-free and offline sources are indeed usable on Wikipedia. Just because you don't want to spend money to buy it doesn't mean it can't be used. Also, there is no excuse for making personal attacks. Even if a user has vandalized an article, you shouldn't call them "an idiot". - ZLEA T\C 20:01, 6 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Just give me half a good reason why two Messerschmitt aircraft, of of which thankfully never saw the light of day, be included in this template? Loads of aircraft have been built either in part or whole by companies which were not the design originator: these are NOT included in the company template. For instance the Short Brothers template does not include the Bristol Bombay, even though the company built all examples of the type. I could go on.....and on and on. I've reverted you revert and will continue to do so if needs be.TheLongTone (talk) 15:09, 14 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Sorry, I am clearly mistaken in this case!TheLongTone (talk) 14:57, 20 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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It seems I am affected by an IP block. I'm on my personal computer, but I'm using school Wi-Fi, which I suspect to be the culprit. - ZLEA T\C 14:05, 5 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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The Signpost: 22 May 2023

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A-10 dispute raised at dispute resolution noticeboard

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TheWikiWizard - May 2023

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Hey, ZLEA! Here is the May 2023 edition for the TheWikiWizard!

Humor

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  • Now is the time to start writing those Christmas cards and do the Christmas shopping! Come December, you can sit back and edit Wikipedia! ;)
  • When it snows in December/Winter, stock up the snow in your freezer, so when it gets hot you can do a snowball fight in the summer!

Wiki(P/M)edia News

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  • A conversation with trustees event took place on the 18th of May. You can read more details on the event here!
  • On the English Wikipedia some RFAs which took place the past few months. You can see the full details at the RFA main page.
  • There is a event (Conference) that is taking place in city of Belgrade. More details on the event can be found by clicking on the link!

Editor's Notes

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Tech News: 2023-22

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The Signpost: 5 June 2023

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Administrators' newsletter – June 2023

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (May 2023).

Guideline and policy news

  • Following an RfC, editors indefinitely site-banned by community consensus will now have all rights, including sysop, removed.
  • As a part of the Wikimedia Foundation's IP Masking project, a new policy has been created that governs the access to temporary account IP addresses. An associated FAQ has been created and individual communities can increase the requirements to view temporary account IP addresses.

Technical news

  • Bot operators and tool maintainers should schedule time in the coming months to test and update their tools for the effects of IP masking. IP masking will not be deployed to any content wiki until at least October 2023 and is unlikely to be deployed to the English Wikipedia until some time in 2024.

Arbitration

  • The arbitration case World War II and the history of Jews in Poland has been closed. The topic area of Polish history during World War II (1933-1945) and the history of Jews in Poland is subject to a "reliable source consensus-required" contentious topic restriction.

Miscellaneous


Tech News: 2023-23

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The Bugle: Issue 206, June 2023

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The Signpost: 19 June 2023

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