User talk:Guerillero

To Do[edit]

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TFA[edit]

story · music · places

Today's TFA, Felix M. Warburg House, was written by Vami_IV and Epicgenius, introduced: "This article is about another of the great houses that once lined Fifth Avenue in New York. Specifically, this is the mansion of Felix M. Warburg, a Jewish financier who ignored fears of anti-Semitic reprisal to his decided to build himself a big Gothic manor in the middle of New York City. Although the Warburgs no longer remain, their legacy does: the museum is now the home of the Jewish Museum (Manhattan) and the building largely survives as they left it. It's a beautiful building and I hope you will all enjoy it."! - in memory -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:07, 10 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Gerda. In some ways every building is a memory. The community in Chestertown is grappling with that as the armory in town is going to be knocked down soon. It is important to preserve those memories even if the building is no longer standing -- Guerillero Parlez Moi 18:07, 10 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Yes. The article Vami and I worked most closely together is also a building, scheduled for TFA on 1 June. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:59, 10 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
today's story has a pic of a woman holding her cat, a DYK of 5 years ago - the recent pics show 2 orange tip butterflies --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:54, 14 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
today's story mentions a concert I loved to hear and a piece I loved to sing in choir, 150 years old OTD. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:45, 22 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
29 May 1913: The Rite of Spring - today's story, actually something I saw at that place in a revival. - Do you remember the infobox discussion 100 years after the premiere, often mentioned in the arbcase? - Today a user who returned after several years said that nothing changed. Would you agree? I wouldn't ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:48, 29 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you today for your share of Boundary Fire (2017), "about another Arizona wildfire from 2017, a busy year. In this particular fire, high winds, high temperatures, low/no humidity, and the crispy remnants of a fire 17 years before were combined by lightning into a blaze that scorched almost 18,000 acres of the Coconino National Forest. Also, this is another really short article at 828 words as of time of writing."! - See my talk today, with 5 items on the Main page, including the TFA that I nominated. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:59, 30 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Scouting Newsletter: May 2024[edit]

WikiProject Scouting | May 2024


Notes for May:

Some important articles that need help: The Scout Association, NAYLE, Philmont Training Center, BSA Leadership Training, COPE

Other ways to participate:

--evrik (talk) May 22, 2024

June music[edit]

story · music · places

Franz Kafka died 100 years ago OTD, hence the story. I uploaded a few pics from the visit of Graham87. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:28, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Today's story is about a tune used by Bach and Mozart. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:58, 9 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Today is "the day" for James Joyce, also for Bach's fourth chorale cantata (and why does it come before the third?) - the new pics have a mammal I had to look up. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:36, 16 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

New pics of food and flowers come with the story of Noye's Fludde (premiered on 18 June), written by Brian Boulton. I nominated Éric Tappy because he died, and it needs support today! I nominated another women for GA in the Women in Green June run, - review welcome, and more noms planned. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:28, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Block of Evrik[edit]

Could you make a post on his talk page explaining the situation? I don't see anything except a short block summary with no link to relevant discussion. I've occasionally interacted with this user and I thought they were an editor in good standing, and would like to learn more about what happened. Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here 01:02, 17 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Piotrus: The block is based on CU data and I cannot reveal additional details under the WMF's current privacy policy. What I can say is that their behavior fell under several of the prohibited actions enumerated at WP:BADSOCK. -- Guerillero Parlez Moi 01:36, 17 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I appreciate your reply, but I find the lack of transparency worrisome. To be clear, I am not criticizing you personally, but what checks and balances exist that can be verified by the community that such a block is justified? How is what happening here different from a secret trial? Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here 03:38, 17 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Evrik can appeal his block on his talk page to any checkuser. UTRS is also an option if he would like to appeal in private. If his appeal is denied he can appeal to the arbitration committee. If a user feels that I misused the checkuser tool they can ask either the arbitration committee or the global Ombuds commission to investigate. -- Guerillero Parlez Moi 13:22, 17 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for explaining. For the record, I have full trust in you, I am just concerned about checks and balances in the system. Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here 03:37, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for checking Piotrus. It was a surprise to me as well - I am fond of working with Erik. Lightburst (talk) 00:21, 19 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Arbitration enforcement action appeal by Sadko (talk · contribs)[edit]

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Appealing user
Sadko (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)
Sanction being appealed
Topic ban from the subject of Eastern Europe, broadly constructed, imposed at AE. You were the uninvolved admin.
Administrator imposing the sanction
Guerillero (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)
Notification of that administrator
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Statement by Sadko (talk · contribs)[edit]

Good afternoon, esteemed colleague. It has been several years since my editing privileges were restricted regarding topics concerning Eastern Europe. I am eager and motivated to contribute more productively and conscientiously than before to this area of our encyclopedia.

I acknowledge that mistakes, misjudgments, and communication failures occurred, which resulted in sanctions against editors who are active and productive in this field. It would be naive to deny these issues and my part in it. While it's natural to initially point fingers at external factors when facing adversity, I take responsibility for my actions and having given another opportunity I would do thing much differently.

Previously, I extensively edited topics related to 20th-century politics and history, recognizing the complexities and challenges inherent in these areas, especially on Wikipedia. However, I do not attribute fault to the subject matter or circumstances. Now, after a substantial hiatus, I have the time and strong desire to contribute constructively to the encyclopedia's development. Furthermore, I have thoroughly reviewed Wikipedia's policies and guidelines in order to enhance my work.

I previously contacted you with a similar request last summer, and you advised me to reapply after six months and explore other areas outside my primary interests. I waited nearly a year to gain perspective and reflect on my approach. And I have been editing actively. Also, during this time, I have successfully contributed to other English language projects, Commons, and Wikidata (patroller), without encountering any issues.

I sincerely hope for the opportunity to edit in this area again after this extended break. If necessary, I am willing to refrain from editing topics related to the history of 20th-century Eastern European countries until the end of the year.

My genuine intention remains to contribute to the creation of a comprehensive and free encyclopedia.

Thank you in advance G. — Sadko (words are wind) 10:16, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Statement by Guerillero (talk · contribs)[edit]

Statement by unvolved editors[edit]

Discussion among uninvolved editors about the appeal by Sadko (talk · contribs)[edit]

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Result of the appeal by Sadko (talk · contribs)[edit]

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WikiCup 2024 July newsletter[edit]

The third round of the 2024 WikiCup ended on 28 June. As with Round 2, this round was competitive: each of the 16 contestants who advanced to Round 4 scored at least 256 points.

The following editors all scored more than 400 points in Round 3:

The full scores for round 3 can be seen here. So far this year, competitors have gotten 28 featured articles, 38 featured lists, 240 good articles, 92 in the news credits, and at least 285 did you know credits. They have conducted 279 featured article reviews, as well as 492 good article reviews and peer reviews, and have added 22 articles to featured topics and good topics.

Remember that any content promoted after 28 June but before the start of Round 4 can be claimed during Round 4, which starts on 1 July at 00:00 (UTC). Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether for a good article, featured content, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed.

If you would like to learn more about rules and scoring for the 2024 WikiCup, please see this page. Further questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup and the judges (Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs), Epicgenius (talk · contribs), and Frostly (talk · contribs)) are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 21:30, 29 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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