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The Signpost: 28 May 2014

• News and notes: The English Wikipedia's second featured-article centurion; wiki inventor interviewed on video
  With the promotion to featured article of Grus (constellation) on 17 May, Casliber became Wikipedia's second featured-article centurion, following Wehwalt's groundbreaking achievement last December. Cas's first FA, Banksia integrifolia, a group effort, was promoted on 16 November 2006. His first solo project, Diplodocus, followed in January 2007; he has rarely been off the FAC since. In a second story, Ward Cunningham, an American computer programmer who invented the wiki, was interviewed by the WMF.

• Featured content: Zombie fight in the saloon
  Wikipedia editor Sven Manguard's work is quite underappreciated a lot of the time, most likely because people haven't heard of it yet: He's developed good relationships with game companies, and is thus able to get full-resolution screenshots released under a Creative Commons license for use on Wikipedia and elsewhere. This week's trove of new featured items on the English Wikipedia comprises seven articles, three lists, and four pictures.

• Traffic report: Get fitted for flipflops and floppy hats
  In the US, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and summer is definitely on people's minds this week, with summer films Godzilla and X-Men: Days of Future Past, the apparently designated summer song "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea, and summer TV show, Game of Thrones.

• Recent research: Predicting which article you will edit next
  Wikipedia in the eyes of its beholders; "Chinese-language time zones" favor Asian pop and IT topics on Wikipedia; and bipartite editing prediction in Wikipedia.

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The Signpost: 04 June 2014

• Special report: IEG funding for women's stories: a new approach to the gender gap
  Individual engagement grants (IEGs) are announced twice yearly by a volunteer WMF committee, the most recent of which we covered last December. The scheme, launched at the start of last year, awards funds to individuals or teams of up to four to produce high-impact outcomes for the WMF's online projects. It favours innovative approaches to solving critical issues in the movement.

• News and notes: Two new affiliate-selected trustees
  New trustee Frieda Briosch from Italy: we face "a couple of headaches", she says: "how to boost editors, which includes the development of the next strategic plan, and how to keep our project always 'glamorous'."

• Op-ed: "Hospitality, jerks, and what I learned"—the amazing keynote at WikiConference USA
  I never feel quite adequate trying to paraphrase Sumana's words: she is so articulate. I highly encourage every person who reads this article to directly watch her keynote—it directly speaks to a lot of Wikimedia's most significant issues, made with great eloquence. We have a serious issue with retaining editors, and parts of her speech could serve as a pretty good partial blueprint towards how we could begin to fix that problem.

• Featured content: Ye stately homes of England
  David Iliff, or Diliff, as he is known on here outside of the file pages for his many, many, excellent photographs, is one of Wikipedia's longest-standing professional-standard photographers. This week, the Signpost salutes him.

• In the media: Reliable or not, doctors use Wikipedia
  The month of May saw significant coverage concerning the reliability of Wikipedia's medical articles.

• Traffic report: Autumn in summer
  The northern summer is a time when one is meant to celebrate the exuberance of life; instead, commemoration of the dead was a significant theme this week.

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abusive edit summary

the edit summary of this page history is full of abuse. Clear them all https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Durga_Vahini&action=history — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.199.0.242 (talk) 18:59, 9 June 2014 (UTC)

India

Hey! Why u reverted my edit at article India ? Plz do not revert it as i provided useful info abt india 's membership in different groups which was absent till! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sudhir7777 (talk • contribs) 02:53, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Being useful in your eyes isn't the only criteria for inclusion; the article is already long and comprehensive, providing due weight to the different aspects and has gone through multiple review processes too. If you disagree, please discuss on the talk page and get consensus for any incremental changes before you perform them. cheers. —SpacemanSpiff 15:52, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Padmalakshmisx again

SpacemanSpiff, you seem to be experienced in dealing with the Padmalakshmisx case. Could you take a look at User:Bioasia2013? If this isn't DUCK for you, let me know, I'll provide evidence. Let me also know if this isn't the proper way to go about this, and I'll set up a formal investigation instead. Thank you!—indopug (talk) 12:56, 11 June 2014 (UTC)

I've been away far a while now, so I'm hesitant to do duck blocks, but I'm pinging @Vensatry: and @Sitush: as they might have more current info on this drawer and also on which admin has been active in these parts. Another alternative is to check with Elockid (talk · contribs) as he's likely to have some CU background info on this case. It'll take me a couple of weeks to get up to speed on the various masters and mistresses. cheers. —SpacemanSpiff 17:21, 11 June 2014 (UTC)

I know of Padmalakshmix but not much about their habits etc, sorry. - Sitush (talk) 18:43, 11 June 2014 (UTC)

That's an obvious sock. —Vensatry _(ping) 12:18, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

No worries, I've raised a SPI request already. Thank you.—indopug (talk) 17:39, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

What is wrong is wrong

I have removed just 1 wrong portion. What is wrong is wrong. I don't care about your threats. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Yashskys (talk • contribs) 11:49, 14 June 2014 (UTC)

Wrong map removal

The map was wrong. Hence it was removed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Yashskys (talk • contribs) 11:42, 14 June 2014 (UTC)

Just saying "It is wrong" doesn't make anything wrong. Please stop removing it, if there are any genuine reasons for you removing it then discuss on the talk page, or you will be blocked —SpacemanSpiff 11:50, 14 June 2014 (UTC)

The Signpost: 11 June 2014

• News and notes: PR agencies commit to ethical interactions with Wikipedia
  Eleven public relations agencies have declared their intention to follow "ethical engagement practices" in Wikipedia editing. The results were published last Tuesday: a joint statement from the participating PR agencies—representing five of the top ten global agencies and all but one of the top ten in the United States—clarifying their views and practices with regards to the Wikimedia projects.

• Traffic report: The week the wired went weird
  It seems that, more than commemorating the great moments in our history, more than even anticipating great sporting events, what our audience wants is the weird.

• Paid editing: Does Wikipedia Pay? The Moderator: William Beutler
  William Beutler (WWB), author of the blog The Wikipedian, is a long-time editor and community-watcher. He is also a paid editor (WWB Too). Well—not anymore—because he gave up direct editing of articles in 2011. Instead, for the past three years he has followed Jimmy Wales' Bright Line rule in acting as a researcher and consultant for companies and clients that want to suggest changes to Wikipedia articles and engage on the Talk page.

• Special report: Questions raised over secret voting for WMF trustees
  Last week we reported the announcement of two new affiliate-selected WMF trustees. The board of trustees is the most powerful and influential body in the movement, and chapters have been permitted to select two of the 10 seats since 2008, for two-year terms that start in even-numbered years.

• Featured content: Politics, ships, art, and cyclones
  Five articles, one list, twelve pictures, and one topic were promoted to 'featured' status last week on the English Wikipedia.

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Hello

Nice to see you back :-) -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 12:42, 14 June 2014 (UTC)

Hey! I'm hoping not to be, but you know how it is! But, the only reason for me to actually log back in is my dislike for the vector skin which is the default for ip users. —SpacemanSpiff 12:44, 14 June 2014 (UTC)

I know, it's hard to keep away! But even if you're not planning any serious return, I do hope to still see you around a little (much as I've reduced my own contributions - it's quality that counts, not quantity ;-). -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 13:10, 14 June 2014 (UTC)

Article on Indian Diamond Institute

I am working on article, requested on India Portal, Indian Diamond Institute, but stumbled upon the message that you deleted an earlier article citing copyright infringement. Could you please check [here] and advise? I haven't seen the deleted page, hence, unsure how it looked.--jojo@nthony (talk) 11:27, 17 June 2014 (UTC)

The one that I deleted had very minimal content, but all of it was copy-pasted from diamondinstitute.net. With such deletions, you should feel free to recreate. Normally, I wouldn't worry, but in this case, there appear to be some problems in the new creation too. e.g.:

The IDI is a Society registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 and also under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950.

That is an exact copy of the source. I haven't checked the rest of the article or sources, but you'll have to rephrase this (and any other such) in your own words. cheers —SpacemanSpiff 12:09, 17 June 2014 (UTC)

Thanks mate, I have corrected the error you pointed out; I would check the rest once again before proceeding with the creation of the article. Cheers !!--jojo@nthony (talk) 17:06, 17 June 2014 (UTC)

Disambiguation link notification for June 18

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Needs help.

வணக்கம், Nalamaa? Friend i need your help onTalk:Andhra Pradesh.Could you go through the page.thank youEshwar.om^{Talk tome} 17:41, 18 June 2014 (UTC)

I'm not conversant with Rig Veda etc, you can check on WP:RS/N or with User:Dbachmann on the specific issue and sourcing. However, I'm not able to follow your posts on that talk page, so please make sure you leave concise and precise message on either RSN or at Dbachmann's talk page. —SpacemanSpiff 18:00, 18 June 2014 (UTC)

Request to remove the redirect template

I request that the page Misuse of women laws in Indiahas been redirected to the another page named Men's rights movement in India which is totally different and totally discouraging the creator/ editor of the page who has have spent hours on developing the same. Please revert and allow it to develop and grow as it is open for the world to give it shape as it was supposed to, when it was created. RomanSpa had marked it as a notable topic as the laws are being misused relating to women and only victims know its seriousness. Your objections may be worthy but all can be rectified but decision of redirecting it to the another page is harsh.Rajsector3 (talk) 07:21, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

As has already been mentioned to you at WP:ANI, Wikipedia is not a personal soapbox and if you create articles that violate policy etc they will be redirected or deleted. —SpacemanSpiff 07:44, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

Note. I think the reason Rajsector3 mentioned my name above is because I spoke in support of retaining the article a couple of weeks ago. I don't have any particular involvement beyond that, and a vague plan to do some general clean-up of the article. I do feel slightly uneasy about this recent redirect: my feeling is that there is the potential for an article here, but I do agree that the "personal essay" and "soapbox" components need to be removed. I hope we can reach a useful consensus on future actions. Thanks. RomanSpa (talk) 09:56, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

I have nothing at all against a neutral article written about the subject, but this isn't even the starting point for it. If any sources are required, they can be fleshed out from the history, so that shouldn't be a problem. Also, there are copyvio and close-paraphrase issues with some of the articles too. cheers. —SpacemanSpiff 12:31, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

Fair enough. I suppose I'll add this to my (ever-increasing) list of "things to get round to when I have an idle minute"... It'll probably bubble up to the top sometime in the next decade or so! Thanks for your prompt reply, and have a great day! RomanSpa (talk) 12:40, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

Help

नमस्ते! Will you please tell me how to find top contributors of any article. Thanks.--25 CENTS VICTORIOUS ^☣ 16:33, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

You should be able to access the "contributors" tool on any page history, unless the tool has recently been removed from toolserver. —SpacemanSpiff 17:35, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

Tried, it's not working. I there some other alternative ?--25 CENTS VICTORIOUS ^☣ 18:12, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

No idea. You can check at the helpdesk. —SpacemanSpiff 18:21, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

Quick note

Top username by the way :) RoyalBlueStuey (talk) 08:45, 20 June 2014 (UTC)

Thanks again

Actually, I think that your message on the talk-page is the most reasonable response I have received to my concerns.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AIshita_Malaviya&diff=613671314&oldid=613670984http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AIshita_Malaviya&diff=613671314&oldid=613670984

I'm not really sure that you are right, especially in view of the fact that this third-rate article is on the front page of WP. How can any mere "claim of importance" find its way to the main page? All the DYKs pertain to new articles that have existed only for a few days, with only the author involved (mostly), so all of them have a clear go-ahead to be trivial / promotions / agenda-pushing / etc? It does not seem right.

Yet the answer from you is not unreasonable, arrogant or intimidating. It even evidences a touch of diplomacy. Very well done. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 59.182.180.32 (talk) 11:05, 20 June 2014 (UTC)

Shouting out their maturity, in capital style, with abuse to "boot"

And then there is this type on WP:

• INTIMIDATION MY FOOT
• I HAVE READ THE DAMN PAGES
• Vendetta against me

From Strike Eagle, a guy to whom I never addressed a SINGLE word:

• Strike Eagle deletes my message -- what is trolling again?
• Troll-abuse from Strike Eagle again
• Further abuse from Strike Eagle!

Each of them has like 50 barnstars, likely to become admins sometime...that's a scary thought for a poor IP like me . And yet, you would only block an IP, right? Correctness, discussion or civility be damned. The IP experience has certainly been revealing. 59.182.180.32 (talk) 12:55, 20 June 2014 (UTC)

You aren't helping your case either by suffixing every complaint with a tirade. —SpacemanSpiff 15:35, 20 June 2014 (UTC)

The Signpost: 18 June 2014

• News and notes: With paid advocacy in its sights, the Wikimedia Foundation amends their terms of use
  The Wikimedia Foundation has amended its terms of use to ban editing for pay without disclosing an employer or affiliation on any of its websites. The broad scope of these changes will allow the WMF to selectively enforce their terms of use to avoid ensnaring well-meaning editors.

• Featured content: Worming our way to featured picture
  Five articles, five lists, 22 pictures, and one portal were promoted to 'featured' status on the English Wikipedia last week.

• Special report: Wikimedia Bangladesh: a chapter's five-year journey
  The Bangladesh chapter of the Wikimedia movement was formed in 2009. They received official local registration from the national authorities on 10 June 2014. The long road in between was subject to much persistence, patience, and luck—along with a good deal of worry.

• Traffic report: You can't dethrone Thrones
  To the surprise of absolutely no one, the 2014 FIFA World Cup was the main draw this week, taking four slots. People appeared desperate to bone up on their trivia; checking not only this year's World Cup, but the last one. Even so, they still couldn't push Game of Thrones from the top ten. It will be interesting to see what happens come next week's season finale.

• WikiProject report: Visiting the city
  This week, the Signpost came in from the hinterland to interview members of the Cities WikiProject.

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Appear deleted page"The Endless...Short film

Dear sir,Kindly appear my short film page "The Endless..." Directed by varadraj swami and give me msg i will fulfill your all rule and regulation. Regards Varadraj Swami — Preceding unsigned comment added by Varadraj swami (talk • contribs) 15:50, 26 June 2014 (UTC)

FLC request

Hi, can you spend some time reviewing this nomination? A long-pending list. —Vensatry _(ping) 18:13, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

Will do over the weekend, or do they wrap up noms now if there isn't a comment for a couple of weeks? —SpacemanSpiff 18:15, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

They do but they have a time limit. TIA —Vensatry _(ping) 18:26, 19 June 2014 (UTC)

Haven't forgotten, just haven't had enough continuous time on wiki to do a proper read through and comment. Will definitely do so before end of Tuesday UTC!!! —SpacemanSpiff 18:17, 22 June 2014 (UTC)

Thanks a lot! —Vensatry _(ping) 16:30, 26 June 2014 (UTC)

Will respond in a couple of days, just here on quick visits now. —SpacemanSpiff 19:21, 26 June 2014 (UTC)

Appear deleted page"The Endless...Short film

Dear sir please go through reliable source and appear the page"The Endless..."By varadraj Swami http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5676754/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3552176/ http://varadrajswami.blogspot.in/ http://www.mamut.net/annual_program_without_frontiers/subdet49.htm

Regards Varadraj swami — Preceding unsigned comment added by Varadraj swami (talk • contribs) 15:56, 26 June 2014 (UTC)

I deleted the page you created for yourself. Wikipedia has policies and guidelines, and we require our article subjects to pass our notability guidelines for articles. In the case of the article you created about yourself, the community did not think that at this time you passed the notability guidelines. When multiple newspapers or magazines write about you, you can reference that here and create an article. cheers. —SpacemanSpiff 19:27, 26 June 2014 (UTC)

Link about me

Dear sir, i have pasted a link below kindly go through once and according to this reference please appear my these pages, The endless... Recession short film Varadraj Swami [1] — Preceding unsigned comment added by Varadraj swami (talk • contribs) 12:09, 27 June 2014 (UTC)

I'm not sure what you're trying to say here. There was a discussion at AfD where it was found that the subject did not pass our notability requirements. Please see our policy on reliable sources and when sufficient number of them have substantially reviewed the subject, you can write an article. In the meantime, if you wish to contribute to Wikipedia, I would encourage you to look at other subjects. cheers. —SpacemanSpiff 18:02, 27 June 2014 (UTC)

The Signpost: 25 June 2014

• News and notes: US National Archives enshrines Wikipedia in Open Government Plan
  The US National Archives and Record Administration (NARA) have committed to engaging with Wikimedia projects in their newest Open Government Plan. The biannual effort is a roadmap for how the agency will accomplish its goals in the digital age.

• Traffic report: Fake war, or real sport?
  Despite the interest generated by its season finale, Game of Thrones still couldn't top the World Cup, which still dominated interest, as evidenced by the fact that this top 10 is virtually identical to last week's, just with a different dead celebrity.

• Exclusive: "We need to be true to who we are": Foundation's new executive director speaks to the Signpost
  In her first interview since taking office, Lila Tretikov, the Wikimedia Foundation's new executive director, speaks about grantmaking, the global south, and the gender gap.

• Discussion report: Media Viewer, old HTML tags
  Discussions on the English Wikipedia this week include...

• Featured content: Showing our Wörth
  Ten articles and eleven pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.

• WikiProject report: The world where dreams come true
  This week, the Signpost visited the land of Disney, blockbusters, explosions, dream sequences, and cultural masterpieces: film.

• Recent research: Power users and diversity in WikiProjects
  In a recent paper, Jacob Solomon and Rick Wash investigate the question of sustainability in online communities by analysing trends in the growth of WikiProjects.

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