User talk:Bearian

As of June 7, 2024 I expect, due to personal and family commitments, that I will not be editing actively for the summer. If you need an urgent response, please ask another editor, or email me.

Please be nice when discussing here.

Archives

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New stuff

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The Signpost: 30 January 2022

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Saturday Feb 5: ONLINE Met Afrofuturist edit-a-thon (and monthlong campaign)

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February 5, 12-2pm: ONLINE Met Afrofuturist edit-a-thon

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for a virtual Metropolitan Museum of Art edit-a-thon Saturday afternoon (12-2pm) with partners AfroCROWD and Black Lunch Table. To join the livestream from your computer or smartphone, just watch at this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

Our focus will be on the exhibition Before Yesterday We Could Fly inspired by Seneca Village, and featured art, artists, history and culture of the African diaspora.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

We are also running a Met Afrofuturist chat channel on our Wikimedia NYC Discord server for the whole monthlong campaign.

12:00pm - 2:00 pm livestream via YouTube

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 05:27, 3 February 2022 (UTC)

Wikimedia NYC: Strategic Planning Survey for our community

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Wikimedia NYC: Strategic Planning Survey for our community
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

Hi Wiki-Yorkers,

We are reaching out as part of our community-building efforts at Wikimedia NYC. Our regional group is engaged in a strategic planning process to sharpen our strategy for the next three years, and we would like your input. Given your connection to us and your experience with Wikimedia NYC, I would be grateful if you would be willing to share some of your perspectives and insights as we think about our next chapter.

Attached is an anonymous survey, which will remain active until February 28. Responses will go directly to Barretto Consulting and the Wikimedia NYC board will receive responses in aggregate and to identify cross-cutting themes. Please take some time to answer it and share your thoughts with us.

Fill out our Wikimedia NYC survey!

Thank you so much. We appreciate all your ideas and community spirit.

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 18:35, 10 February 2022 (UTC)

Removal from member list

You have been inactive for more than 6 months and have been removed from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee birthday list. If you become active again please feel free to re-add yourself.

Best wishes, CAPTAIN RAJU(T) 10:14, 18 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Feb 23: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC

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February 23, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 19:38, 22 February 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 27 February 2022

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Nomination of Troy Rusnack for deletion

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A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Troy Rusnack 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/Troy Rusnack until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, 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.

PepperBeast (talk) 20:20, 17 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Mar 27: Wiki-Tent Brunch in Brooklyn

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March 27, 11am-2pm: Wiki-Tent Brunch in Brooklyn
Wiki-Tent Brunch location, Sahadi’s – Courtyard 3/4 in Industry City.

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor gathering between the local Wikimedia NYC community and visitors from the global Wikimedia Foundation at Sahadi's tent in Brooklyn's Industry City.

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate.

11:00am - 2:00 pm
(Industry City, Brooklyn)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 04:11, 18 March 2022 (UTC)

WikiWednesday tonight + Sunday Wiki-Tent Brunch

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Online and in-person events

You are invited to join us for:

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 13:22, 23 March 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 27 March 2022

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Apr 24: Wiki-Picnic and WikiSeder in Brooklyn

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April 24, 2-5pm: Wiki-Picnic and WikiSeder in Brooklyn
Fort Greene Park.
Wiki-marzo
Wikimedia NYC

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor gathering with the local Wikimedia NYC community at the barbecue area of Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park.

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate.

2:00 - 5:00 pm
(Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn)

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The Signpost: 24 April 2022

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Apr 27: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC

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April 27, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 02:30, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

May 22: Wiki-Picnic and Hackathon in Brooklyn

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May 22, 12-5pm: Wiki-Picnic and Hackathon in Brooklyn
Prospect Park, 1871 map

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor "Hacknic" gathering with the local Wikimedia NYC community at the 10th Avenue Lawn of Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate.

12:00 - 5:00 pm
(10th Avenue Lawn, Prospect Park, Brooklyn)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 02:16, 19 May 2022 (UTC)

May 25: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC

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May 25, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit this link. More information about how to connect is available on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 00:44, 25 May 2022 (UTC)

The Signpost: 29 May 2022

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June 8: NYBG Environment of The Bronx - Editing Wikipedia for Beginners

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Wednesday June 8, 11am-5pm: New York Botanical Garden - Environment of the Bronx - Editing Wikipedia for Beginners

The LuEsther T. Mertz Library of the New York Botanical Garden and the Environment of New York City Task Force invite the general public of all experience levels to come to the Mertz Library in person and learn how to use Wikipedia! All skill levels welcome at the event! Experienced Wikipedia editors from the Wikimedia New York City chapter will be in attendance and available to help. A one hour training session will be offered at the start of this event covering introductory topics. Attendees familiar with editing Wikipedia can edit off of a worklist focused on the environment of New York City; as well as, a sub-list focused on the environment of the Bronx. The Mertz Library will pull topical media from their collection to assist the editing.

--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:03, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Thank you

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Surprise kitten!
Thank you for the barnstar - it can be fun to find a surprise dimension in a BLP. I wish I knew more about Broadway, but this was a start! Beccaynr (talk) 21:20, 2 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

NYC Wiknic, June 26

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Hold the date. Meetup/NYC Wiknic in Crotona Park, Sunday June 26.

Watch Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Wiknic June 2022 for further details as they become available.

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 21:27, 3 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Precious
Nine years!

Precious anniversary

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--Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:18, 7 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, kindly! Bearian (talk) 12:56, 8 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

June 22: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC

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June 22, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit the Zoom link on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team 14:49, 21 June 2022 (UTC)

Sun June 26: Bronx Wiki-Picnic

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June 26, 3-6pm: Bronx Wiki-Picnic
Charlotte Street BBQ area, Crotona Park.

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor gathering with the local Wikimedia NYC community at the Charlotte Street barbecue area of the Bronx's Crotona Park.

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate.

3:00 - 6:00 pm
(Crotona Park, The Bronx)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:43, 23 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 26 June 2022

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Thu July 14: Astoria Beer Garden Wiki-Picnic

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Thu July 14, 7-9pm: Astoria Beer Garden Wiki-Picnic
Beer garden at Bohemian Citizens' Benevolent Society.

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor gathering with the local Wikimedia NYC community at the beer garden of Queens's Bohemian Citizens' Benevolent Society, better known as "Bohemian Hall".

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate.

7:00 - 9:00 pm
(Bohemian Citizens' Benevolent Society / "Bohemian Hall", Astoria, Queens)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:40, 11 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

July 27: WikiWednesday Salon NYC (+Aug in-person for Wikimania)

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July 27, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit the Zoom link on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

P.S. next in-person August 12-14 Wiki World's Fair for Wikimania

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 21:41, 26 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 1 August 2022

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Fri/Sat/Sun Aug 12-14 with Saturday flagship Wiki World's Fair at Queens Museum

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Aug 12-14: Wiki World's Fair for Wikimania in NYC
Queens Museum, venue of our Saturday flagship event, with the Unisphere just outside.

You are invited to join the local Wikimedia NYC community for its flagship event to be held all-day on Saturday August 13, 2022 at the Queens Museum, in the context of the 1939/1964 fairgrounds at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. There will also be smaller sessions for much of August 12-14 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) as hybrid local gatherings for the global online conference Wikimania 2022.

You are also encouraged to sign up for a lightning talk!

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate.

Flagship event:

10:00 am - 5:00 pm + evening
(Queens Museum and Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, in the evening Queens Night Market)

Other sessions (subject to change, see full Agenda):

  • Friday August 12 Evening welcome reception in Queens
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Sunday August 14 Morning global breakfast banquet + Afternoon closing ceremony in Brooklyn
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 04:00, 6 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Aug 24: WikiWednesday Salon NYC (+Sep annual meeting)

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August 24, 7pm: ONLINE WikiWednesday Salon NYC
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-8pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit the Zoom link on the meetup page.

We look forward to seeing local Wikimedians, but would also like to invite folks from the greater New York metropolitan area (and beyond!) who might not typically be able to join us in person!

If there's a project you'd like to share or a question you'd like answered, just let us know by adding it to the agenda or the talk page.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

P.S. September 28 will be our chapter's online Annual Election/Members Meeting

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 03:40, 23 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

David Copperfield help

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Hi there - I proposed some updates to the David Copperfield article back in February here. Since the Request edits queue seems to be stalled and you’re a member of WP:LAS, I was wondering if you’d be interested in reviewing my proposals? I can’t do it myself because of a COI. Thanks very much. MagicTech1902 (talk) 15:11, 26 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

No, thank you. I’m not a fan. Bearian (talk) 19:28, 26 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Help with Giffords Law Center article

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Hi Bearian. I see you’re a member of WikiProject Law. I’ve made a number of proposals to substantially improve the article about Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, posted on the Talk page here: Talk:Giffords_Law_Center_to_Prevent_Gun_Violence#Updates_to_Improve_Article_-_June_14,_2022. Since I have a conflict of interest, I can’t implement the changes myself. Would you possibly have time to look at these and weigh in? Thank you very much.Brooklyn1576 (talk) 17:41, 26 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, next week. Bearian (talk) 19:28, 26 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 31 August 2022

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Sep 28: Wikimedia NYC Annual Election/Members Meeting (+October 2 picnic)

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September 28, 7pm: ONLINE Wikimedia NYC Annual Election/Members Meeting
Welcome to Wikimedia New York City!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Annual Election/Members Meeting. To join the meeting from your computer or smartphone, just visit the Zoom link on the meetup page.

Important election info:

  • register your chapter membership at wmnyc:Membership
  • read the Election FAQ
  • review and possibly add yourself to the board Nominations
  • voting will be online, via emailed ballots, and the poll will be open for the 24-hour period of September 28
7:00pm - 8:00 pm online via Zoom (optional breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30)

P.S. Sunday October 2 will be post-election picnic gathering at the Grecian Shelter in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 01:36, 20 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Sun Oct 2: WikiNYC Post-Election Wiki-Picnic

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Sun Oct 2, 2-5pm: WikiNYC Post-Election Wiki-Picnic
Grecian Shelter at Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor gathering with the local Wikimedia NYC community at the Grecian Shelter of Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

We will celebrate after Wednesday's Chapter Election, share some food, and informally discuss wiki-plans for the coming year.

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate.

2:00 - 5:00 pm
(Grecian Shelter, Prospect Park, Brooklyn)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:32, 28 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Regrets. Bearian (talk) 20:32, 2 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 30 September 2022

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Sat Oct 29: Wikidata Day in NYC

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Sat Oct 29: Wikidata Day in NYC
Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn.
Wikidata 10th Birthday

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for Wikidata Day in NYC, an event marking the Wikidata 10th Birthday with a celebration and mini-conference. The all-day event will feature beginner workshops, keynote presentations, breakout group discussions, lightning talks and yes, CAKE.

It is inspired by such past events as the Wikipedia Day tradition in New York City.

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity.

9:30 am - 5:30 pm
(Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)

P.S. Three days before, October 26 will be October Online WikiWednesday

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:00, 17 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Fantastic! Bearian (talk) 20:25, 29 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 31 October 2022

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Sat Nov 12: WikiConference North America in NYC

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Sat Nov 12: WikiConference North America in NYC
Like Wikidata Day last month, this event will be at Brooklyn Public Library by Grand Army Plaza.
WikiConference North America 2022.

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for WikiConference North America in NYC, as a local satellite event and celebration of the primarily online WikiConference 2022 (Nov 11-13). The Saturday in-person event will feature beginner workshops, keynote presentations, breakout group discussions, and lightning talks.

It is inspired by such past events as the Wikipedia Day tradition in New York City.

In keeping with the online conference's partnership this year with Mapping USA and theme of "open knowledge allies", we are highlighting OpenStreetMap NYC efforts and other local organizing around various communities of practice.

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity.

9:30 am - 5:30 pm
(Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)

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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:18, 3 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Regrets. I probably won’t make it. Bearian (talk) 11:35, 4 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Women/SheSaid Bearian (talk) 15:16, 5 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Nov 30: WikiWednesday Salon in Brooklyn + online

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Nov 30: WikiWednesday @ BPL + on Zoom
WikiWednesday is back in-person, pizza included!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Brooklyn Public Library by Grand Army Plaza, in the Central Library's Info Commons Lab, as well as an online-based participation option. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome!

We are proud to announce that monthly PIZZA has returned!

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity.

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (note modified time)
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Information icon There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/3 Damansara Shopping Mall (2nd nomination). Thank you.. I'm notifying you as an editor has raised the possibility with a self admitted no evidence of an undisclosed COI but did not notify you. Nil Einne (talk) 02:53, 9 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Birthday!

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Wishing Bearian a very happy birthday on behalf of the Birthday Committee!   Chris Troutman (talk) 20:41, 14 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you kindly. Bearian (talk) 20:43, 14 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Birthday!

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Thank you! Bearian (talk) 17:06, 15 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Dec 28: WikiWed Salon (+ Wikipedia Day on Jan 15)

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Dec 28: WikiWednesday @ BPL + on Zoom
WikiWednesday is back in-person, pizza included!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Brooklyn Public Library by Grand Army Plaza, in the Central Library's Info Commons Lab, as well as an online-based participation option. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome!

We are proud to announce that monthly PIZZA has returned!

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity.

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
(Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)
Also online via Zoom

P.S. Next big event January 15 will be Wikipedia Day NYC 2023, and you can sign up now for your lightning talk!

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Happy holidays to you and yours!

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Ohara Shoson (Koson), Egrets in Snow, Ohara Koson, 1927
Ohara Shoson (Koson), Egrets in Snow, Ohara Koson, 1927
 Have a wonderful holiday season
filled with peace, joy, prosperity and wonder.

Hi Bearian, Thank you for all your contributions during the year.
May your 2023 be filled with creativity and good health.
Image: Egrets in Snow, Ohara Koson, 1927
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The Signpost: 1 January 2023

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Happy New Year, Bearian!

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Happy New Year!

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Thank you! Bearian (talk) 20:25, 3 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Sun Jan 15: Wikipedia Day returns to NYC!

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Sunday January 15: Wikipedia Day 2023 NYC
Wikipedia Day NYC is back in-person at Jefferson Market Library, cake included!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Wikipedia Day 2023 at Jefferson Market Library in Greenwich Village, a Wikipedia and Public Domain Day celebration and mini-conference as part of birthday festivities marking the project's founding in 2001. In addition to the party, the event features presentations by Jason Scott of the Internet Archive and Anne Hunnell Chen of the International (Digital) Dura-Europos Archive, panels, and, of course, lightning talks. Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues!

And there will be WIKICAKE.

1 - 5PM at Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan
After 5PM, migration to afterparty at Ace Hotel, 20 West 29th St
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Judas Priest reminder

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Long overdue - apologies, but every time I remembered, I wasn't near something on which I could drop you this line I promised to drop when we chatted at Brooklyn Public last year! The Judas Priest song I mentioned was "Raw Deal", off of the Sin After Sin album. I don't remember the context exactly, but I think this was what I was supposed to mention..! Tduk (talk) 02:14, 16 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 4 February 2023

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Feb 15: WikiWednesday Salon in Brooklyn

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Feb 15: WikiWednesday @ BPL + on Zoom
WikiWednesday is back in-person, pizza included!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Brooklyn Public Library by Grand Army Plaza, in the Central Library's Info Commons Lab, as well as an online-based participation option. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome!

We are proud to announce that monthly PIZZA has returned!

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity.

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Martin J. Mack

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Saw that you added photo of Jeff Pearlman. I think Martin Mack is notable. Would love your opinion. Joco179 (talk) 16:16, 27 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I enquired with people who should know about notability. Reasonable people can disagree. Bearian (talk) 18:50, 27 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Mar 8: WikiWednesday Salon by Grand Central

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Mar 8: WikiWednesday Salon by Grand Central
The gathering is in the vicinity of Grand Central Terminal.

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community and visitors from the global Wikimedia Foundation for our WikiWednesday Salon by Grand Central, in-person at Convene 101 Park Avenue in the vicinity of Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome!

This is somewhat of a sequel to last year's Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Brunch in terms of the participants, though this time it is an evening event in a different borough.

We may leaven the event with a few impromptu lightning talks, a Wiki-fashion show (yes, really!), and likely an afterparty tour.

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate.

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Apr 12 WikiWednesday + Earth Week (Apr 15-23)

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April 12: WikiWednesday @ BPL + on Zoom
WikiWednesday is back in-person, pizza included!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon, with in-person at Brooklyn Public Library by Grand Army Plaza, in the Central Library's Info Commons Lab, as well as an online-based participation option. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome!

We are proud to announce that monthly PIZZA has returned!

All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition, to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if appropriate. Brooklyn Public Library encourages the wearing of masks when indoors, and especially be mindful of those in your proximity.

5:30 pm -6:30 pm (Open Hour)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Wiki Salon)
(Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)
Also online via Zoom starting at ~6:30 pm
April 15-23: Earth Week!

Please RSVP on-wiki to any of the Earth Day/Week activities you will be joining, all are open:

When: Saturday, April 15, 11pm - 3pm
Where: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon NY
When: Wednesday, April 19, 2pm-5pm
Where: LaGuardia CC - Room MB10B, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
When: Saturday April 22, 11am-2pm
Where: Spectrum Learning Lab - DeKalb branch Brooklyn Public Library and Sure We Can & Hybrid
When: Sunday, April 23, 12-5pm
Where: Concert Grove Pavilion, Prospect Park

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Sat: Earth Day Edit-a-thon + Sun: Wiki-Picnic

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April 22: Earth Day Edit-a-thon + April 23: Wiki-Picnic
Join us for two final Earth Week events!

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for a pair of special events this weekend as we wrap up Earth Week! No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome.

What: Improve Wikipedia articles on the Environment of Brooklyn!
When: Saturday April 22, 11am-1pm (BPL), 1pm-5:30pm (SWC)
Where: Spectrum Learning Lab - DeKalb branch Brooklyn Public Library and Sure We Can & Hybrid
What: Enjoy a picnic celebration and Wiki-Seder!
When: Sunday, April 23, 12-5pm
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Apologies

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Hi Bearian. I've struck the "tenuous" comment I left on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/United States v. Strong and thank you for what I take as a gentle nudge by your "thanks". Didn't see it at the time of writing but my comment could be interpreted as a cast aspersion on the sincerity of your opinion. Not what I meant, but when I looked at it again, I realised its ambiguity. I respect your opinion, although in this AfD we may have to slightly disagree. Rupples (talk) 19:40, 5 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks fine. I was thanking your for constructive criticism. Bearian (talk) 17:03, 6 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Proposed deletion of Melissa Sgambelluri

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Absolutely fails WP:NSINGER.

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Nomination of Melissa Sgambelluri for deletion

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